"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.
Sam Orowitz

Harriet Orowitz

Gene Orman

Gene Orowitz

Cathy Stanton

Bonnie Barnes

Cy Martin
Coach Sutter

Ronnie Morgan

Lonnie Morgan
Mr. Turner

Jake Bellow
Mr. Collins

Buddy
Dr. Warren
Maxine Wagner
Police Officer
Miss Bass
Art Fisher

Marv Gates

Coach Diener

Field Judge
Track Official
2nd Track Official
Cathy Orman

Customer #1
Customer #2
Cathy Stanton's Father
Truck Driver

Harold
Tony
Car Hop
Cheerleader #1

Cheerleader #2
Cheerleader #3
Cheerleader #4
Boy #1

Boy #2
Boy #3
Track Competitor
Student (uncredited)