Thursday's Child (1983)
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.
Director: David Lowell Rich
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Gena Rowlands as Victoria Alden |
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Rob Lowe as Sam Alden |
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Don Murray as Parker Alden |
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Jessica Walter as Roz Richardson |
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Tracey Gold as Alix |
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Glenn Morrissey as Pokie |
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Ken Stovitz as Charlie |
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Heidi Bohay as Ruthie |
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Elizabeth Keifer as Tina |
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Larry Poindexter as Malcolm |
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Robin Gammell as Dr. Schroeder |
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Alan Fudge as Dr. Baumbartner |
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Thomas Hill as Dr. Owens |
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Stephen Keep Mills as Dr. Reston |
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Curt Lowens as Dr. Wakely |
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Ryan MacDonald as Dr. Shumway |
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Janet MacLachlan as Nurse Judy |
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Lindy Nisbet as Portsmouth Nurse |
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Susan Ruttan as Portsmouth Nurse |
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Sharon Benson as Nurse |
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Michael Saucedo as Randy |
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Kenneth Tigar as Bill Richardson |
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Robert Biheller as Bar Owner |
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Dal Jenkins as Mr. Rushton |
| Writing | Gwen Bagni | Writer |
| Directing | David Lowell Rich | Director |
