Sam’s Son (1984): Cast
Sam’s Son is a 1984 drama starring Michael Landon as Gene Orman, Timothy Patrick Murphy and Anne Jackson. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Worldvision Enterprises
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sam’s Son About?
The premise of Sam’s Son without spoilers.
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.
Sam’s Son Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- success
- track team
- high school
- written and directed by cast member
- samson
- javelin toss
- hair
- based on true story
- independent film
- character name in title
Sam’s Son Cast & Characters
Michael Landon leads the cast as Gene Orman, with Timothy Patrick Murphy as Gene Orowitz and Anne Jackson as Harriet Orowitz.
- Michael Landon as Gene Orman
- Timothy Patrick Murphy as Gene Orowitz
- Anne Jackson as Harriet Orowitz
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Eli Wallach as Sam Orowitz
Also Starring in Sam’s Son
· 37 more- James Karen Mr. Collins
- Phil Proctor Art Fisher
- William Boyett Coach Sutter
- Buck Young Marv Gates
- William Bassett Mr. Turner
- Herb Mitchell Coach Diener
- Dave Adams Truck Driver
- Jonna Lee Bonnie Barnes
- Mickey Morton Customer #2
- Sarah Buxton Cheerleader #1
- Hallie Todd Cathy Stanton
- Robert Balderson Track Official
- John Walcutt Ronnie Morgan
- Barbara Collentine Miss Bass
- David LeBell Track Competitor
- Howard Witt Cy Martin
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- Kathleen Coyne Cathy Orman
- B.J. Turner Customer #1
- William Winckler Student (uncredited)
- Matt Beck Boy #1
- Brad Cowgill Boy #2
- Martin Rudy Dr. Warren
- Montana Smoyer Maxine Wagner
- Dave Morick Field Judge
- Kurt Smildsin 2nd Track Official
- Michael Griswold Cathy Stanton's Father
- Randy Faustino Tony
- Lynn Banashek Cheerleader #3
- David Lloyd Nelson Lonnie Morgan
- Harvey Gold Jake Bellow
- Gavin Mooney Police Officer
- Laura Kamins Cheerleader #4
- David Wakefield Buddy
- Casey Erickson Harold
- Laurie Blower Car Hop
- Sherri Sperling Cheerleader #2
- Chad Cowgill Boy #3
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Sam’s Son FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Sam’s Son, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sam’s Son?
Sam’s Son runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Sam’s Son released?
Sam’s Son was released on August 17, 1984.
Who is in the cast of Sam’s Son?
Sam’s Son stars Michael Landon as Gene Orman, Timothy Patrick Murphy as Gene Orowitz and Anne Jackson as Harriet Orowitz, among 41 credited actors.
Does Sam’s Son have a post-credit scene?
No. Sam’s Son has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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