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.
Full Cast of Sam's Son
Howard Witt
as Cy Martin
David Lloyd Nelson
as Lonnie Morgan
Harvey Gold
as Jake Bellow
James Karen
as Mr. Collins
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David Wakefield
as Buddy
Martin Rudy
as Dr. Warren
Montana Smoyer
as Maxine Wagner
Gavin Mooney
as Police Officer
Barbara Collentine
as Miss Bass
Buck Young
as Marv Gates
Dave Morick
as Field Judge
Robert Balderson
as Track Official
Kurt Smildsin
as 2nd Track Official
B.J. Turner
as Customer #1
Mickey Morton
as Customer #2
Michael Griswold
as Cathy Stanton's Father
Casey Erickson
as Harold
Randy Faustino
as Tony
Laurie Blower
as Car Hop
Sherri Sperling
as Cheerleader #2
Lynn Banashek
as Cheerleader #3
Laura Kamins
as Cheerleader #4
Brad Cowgill
as Boy #2
Chad Cowgill
as Boy #3
David LeBell
as Track Competitor
Richard Patrick
as Runner (uncredited)
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William Winckler
as Student (uncredited)
Crew of Sam's Son
Discover the backstage crew of Sam's Son →- Released on August 17, 1984