Sam's Son

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.

• Michael LandonDirector
• Michael LandonScreenplay

• Eli WallachSam Orowitz
• Anne JacksonHarriet Orowitz
• Michael LandonGene Orman
• Timothy Patrick MurphyGene Orowitz
• Hallie ToddCathy Stanton
• Jonna LeeBonnie Barnes
• Howard WittCy Martin
• William BoyettCoach Sutter
• John WalcuttRonnie Morgan
• David Lloyd NelsonLonnie Morgan
• William BassettMr. Turner
• Harvey GoldJake Bellow