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Thursday's Child (1983)

★ 1.0/10 100 min Drama, TV Movie United States English
Writer: Gwen Bagni
Streaming: Not available

Description

Sam Alden is the 17-year-old high school star player in baseball who seems to have it all. However, his family notices that he is often bothered with fits of coughing. Worried, his parents decide to take him to the hospital, where they are shocked to find out that he has a life-threatening heart disease. Sam has trouble dealing with his illness, but he pretends to still be a joyful teenager to not have his parents worrying even more than they already do. His health is deteriorating, though, and it is eventually revealed that he needs a heart transplant if he wants to survive. This is the beginning of a long journey, which is mentally and physically exhausting. Sam has countless operations, and tests. The search for a donor seems endless to him. Even before the final operation, Sam is forced to deal with several setbacks in his life.

Top Cast

Gena Rowlands
Gena Rowlands Victoria Alden
Rob Lowe
Rob Lowe Sam Alden
Don Murray
Don Murray Parker Alden
Jessica Walter
Jessica Walter Roz Richardson
Tracey Gold
Tracey Gold Alix
Glenn Morrissey Pokie
Ken Stovitz
Ken Stovitz Charlie
Heidi Bohay
Heidi Bohay Ruthie

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