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Perry Kate Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Lovesusti The Worst Film Ever

Dorathen Better Late Then Never

therealkylemcelravy According to many sources, this film was originally intended to be a Movie of the week entry for NBC, but Michael Landon insisted to make this movie as a feature. Though it's a bit edgier compared to other material Landon done for a while, fans should really enjoy this semi-autobiography on his earlier years as a teenager.The film begins when famed movie director Gene Orman (Landon himself) returns to his New Jersey hometown to attend the premiere of his latest movie, SAM'S SON, but he orders his chauffeur to stop in front of his childhood home which triggers an emotional flashback to his earlier years as a shy high-school student named Eugene Orowitz in the early 1950s struggling with his identity. One day, he decides to join the school's track team as a javelin thrower. His coach, obviously very impressed with his work, asks him to start competing in future track meets and when Eugene watches SAMSON AND DELILAH in the movie theater his father, Sam (Eli Wallach) manages, he discovers that he'll be a better javelin thrower if he lets his hair grow. Of course, the strict and unsympathetic principal (James Karen) orders him to cut his hair or he will be barred from other track meet activities. He manages to convince Sam that he needs to let his hair grow, so with the help of Sam's brother, a famed doctor, they wrap his head with bandages so he can compete in the championship that will determine his future at USC in California. The film contains a surprise, but sad ending that I will not spoil for this review.Though Eli Wallach and his real-life wife Anne Jackson are both top- billed in the movie, this is really a showcase for Timothy Patrick Murphy, who pulls off playing a young Michael Landon. Despite the seemingly family-friendly content in the film, it does have some adult language scattered throughout and a somewhat shocking fight in a rowdy neighborhood bar. The film also has a welcome supporting role with Hallie Todd has Eugene's new girlfriend. Despite not having enough screen time, she does do a good job playing the loving, caring love interest of him. It does have a classic '50s rock and roll soundtrack blaring away in key moments of the movie such as one scene where Eugene clocks a bullying rival at the local drive- in restaurant.All in all, a very satisfying movie.

Kyle McElravy According to many sources, this film was originally intended to be a Movie of the week entry for NBC, but Michael Landon insisted to make this movie as a feature. Though it's a bit edgier compared to other material Landon done for a while, fans should really enjoy this semi-autobiography on his earlier years as a teenager.The film begins when famed movie director Gene Orman (Landon himself) returns to his New Jersey hometown to attend the premiere of his latest movie, SAM'S SON, but he orders his chauffeur to stop in front of his childhood home which triggers an emotional flashback to his earlier years as a shy high-school student named Eugene Orowitz in the early 1950s struggling with his identity. One day, he decides to join the school's track team as a javelin thrower. His coach, obviously very impressed with his work, asks him to start competing in future track meets and when Eugene watches SAMSON AND DELILAH in the movie theater his father, Sam (Eli Wallach) manages, he discovers that he'll be a better javelin thrower if he lets his hair grow. Of course, the strict and unsympathetic principal (James Karen) orders him to cut his hair or he will be barred from other track meet activities. He manages to convince Sam that he needs to let his hair grow, so with the help of Sam's brother, a famed doctor, they wrap his head with bandages so he can compete in the championship that will determine his future at USC in California. The film contains a surprise, but sad ending that I will not spoil for this review.Though Eli Wallach and his real-life wife Anne Jackson are both top- billed in the movie, this is really a showcase for Timothy Patrick Murphy, who pulls off playing a young Michael Landon. Despite the seemingly family-friendly content in the film, it does have some adult language scattered throughout and a somewhat shocking fight in a rowdy neighborhood bar. The film also has a welcome supporting role with Hallie Todd has Eugene's new girlfriend. Despite not having enough screen time, she does do a good job playing the loving, caring love interest of him. It does have a classic '50s rock and roll soundtrack blaring away in key moments of the movie such as one scene Eugene clocks a bullying rival at the local drive- in restaurant.All in all, a very satisfying movie.

dlmdevries I really enjoyed this movie! It's a movie, that gets you motivated on your own goals or the way you look at things in life. A positive movie, about making your dream come true.This movie has a great and powerful story and it's really interesting to see how Gene's character developed through the movie. The actors and actresses did a great job at portraying their characters! I especially enjoyed Eli Wallach's performance.It was great to see the relationship between Gene and his father. Both had their troubles and hurt, but somehow in the end both became winners. Both made their dream come true.Of course Michael's performance was awesome! :) If you want to see a GOOD movie with a strong message, then this is definitely a must see!

The Doomite I stumbled upon this video by accident at the local library, and I remembered that my mom watched it one time when it was on the USA Network. It seemed to be a pretty good movie from the little I remembered of it, so I went ahead and checked it out. It turned out to be a wise decision. This is one of those movies where you find yourself literally applauding the actions of the main character (Gene Orowitz) and his beloved father, Sam. You can really sense the bond that these two people have as the movie progresses. They both seem to learn the lesson that no matter how unlikely a dream seems to be, it can always come true if you work at it hard enough. This is a nice movie to watch on a lazy afternoon or evening, as it really doesn't take much to get (and stay) involved in the story. It's got humor, suspense, romance, drama, and even a tear-jerking moment or two thrown in for good measure. Overall, it's a good film, worth watching at least once.