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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.
Eli Wallach Anne Jackson Michael Landon Timothy Patrick Murphy Hallie Todd Jonna Lee Howard Witt William Boyett John Walcutt David Lloyd Nelson William Bassett Harvey Gold James Karen David Wakefield Martin Rudy Montana Smoyer Gavin Mooney Barbara Collentine Phil Proctor Buck Young Herb Mitchell Dave Morick Robert Balderson Kurt Smildsin Kathleen Coyne B.J. Turner Mickey Morton Michael Griswold Dave Adams Casey Erickson Randy Faustino Laurie Blower Sarah Buxton Sherri Sperling Lynn Banashek Laura Kamins Matt Beck Brad Cowgill Chad Cowgill David LeBell Richard Patrick William Winckler
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