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Sam’s Son 1984

Runtime

104 mins

Language

English

English

At seventeen he believes he can conquer the world; at eighteen he knows it. His wildest dream is on the verge of fulfillment in this semi‑autobiographical portrait by Michael Landon, recounting his youth as Gene Orowitz. A high‑school student grappling with his identity, Gene discovers confidence and achievement as a javelin thrower on the track team.

At seventeen he believes he can conquer the world; at eighteen he knows it. His wildest dream is on the verge of fulfillment in this semi‑autobiographical portrait by Michael Landon, recounting his youth as Gene Orowitz. A high‑school student grappling with his identity, Gene discovers confidence and achievement as a javelin thrower on the track team.

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