
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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Explore the complete cast of Sam’s Son, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.

Eli Wallach
Sam Orowitz

James Karen
Mr. Collins

Sarah Buxton
Cheerleader #1

William Boyett
Coach Sutter

Phil Proctor
Art Fisher

Jonna Lee
Bonnie Barnes

Hallie Todd
Cathy Stanton

Howard Witt
Cy Martin

William Winckler
Student (uncredited)

Matt Beck
Boy #1

William Bassett
Mr. Turner

Timothy Patrick Murphy
Gene Orowitz

John Walcutt
Ronnie Morgan

David LeBell
Track Competitor

Mickey Morton
Customer #2

Herb Mitchell
Coach Diener

Kathleen Coyne
Cathy Orman

Buck Young
Marv Gates

Brad Cowgill
Boy #2

Martin Rudy
Dr. Warren

Anne Jackson
Harriet Orowitz

B.J. Turner
Customer #1

Lynn Banashek
Cheerleader #3

David Lloyd Nelson
Lonnie Morgan

Harvey Gold
Jake Bellow

David Wakefield
Buddy

Montana Smoyer
Maxine Wagner

Gavin Mooney
Police Officer

Barbara Collentine
Miss Bass

Dave Morick
Field Judge

Robert Balderson
Track Official

Kurt Smildsin
2nd Track Official

Michael Griswold
Cathy Stanton's Father

Casey Erickson
Harold

Randy Faustino
Tony

Laurie Blower
Car Hop

Sherri Sperling
Cheerleader #2

Laura Kamins
Cheerleader #4

Chad Cowgill
Boy #3
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