Sam's Son 40 years old

At 17, you think you can conquer the world. At 18, you know you can. His wildest dream is about to come true.

Michael Landon's semi-autobiographical sketch of his earlier life. It's the story of Gene Orowitz, a high school student struggling with his identity, who finds success as a javelin thrower on the track team.

Credits

Sam's Son Cast

Name Character
Eli Wallach He was 68, 98 years old when he died as Sam Orowitz
Michael Landon He was 47, 54 years old when he died as Gene Orman
Hallie Todd She was 22, now 62 years old as Cathy Stanton
Anne Jackson She was 57, 89 years old when she died as Harriet Orowitz
Timothy Patrick Murphy He was 24, 29 years old when he died as Gene Orowitz

Sam's Son Crew

Name Department
Michael Landon as Director. He was 47 (54) years old when He died Directing
Michael Landon as Screenplay. He was 47 (54) years old when He died Writing
Sam's Son poster
Sam's Son (40 years)

At 17, you think you can conquer the world. At 18, you know you can. His wildest dream is about to come true.

  • Release day: Friday, August 17, 1984
  • Runtime: 104 minutes