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Sam's Son

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A 1950s father (Eli Wallach) stands by his son (Timothy Patrick Murphy), a javelin thrower with uncommonly long hair.

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Brynn T Sam's Son is a mostly forgotten 80's schmaltz-fest with a somewhat cliche plotline of father not-getting their kid who breaks convention back in the day (long, hair, gasp!). The film is saved from being unbearable by the earnestness of Michael Landon and Eli Wallach. This is what keeps it from being completely forgettable, despite having seen it once, 40 years ago. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/28/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Michael Landon

Director

Eli Wallach

Sam Orowitz

Timothy Patrick Murphy

Gene Orowitz

Anne Jackson

Harriet Orowitz

Hallie Todd

Cathy Stanton

Clyde Hayes

Robert Woods
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Synopsis A 1950s father (Eli Wallach) stands by his son (Timothy Patrick Murphy), a javelin thrower with uncommonly long hair.
Director
Michael Landon
Producer
Kent McCray
Screenwriter
Michael Landon
Production Co
Michael Landon Productions, Worldvision Enterprises
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 44m