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.

Directing:
  • David Lowell Rich

Writing:
  • Gwen Bagni

Stars:
Release Date: 1983-02-01
  • Country: US
  • Language: en
  • Runtime: 100
Rob Lowe
Rob Lowe
Sam Alden
Thomas Hill
Thomas Hill
Dr. Owens
Kenneth Tigar
Kenneth Tigar
Bill Richardson
Susan Ruttan
Susan Ruttan
Portsmouth Nurse
Don Murray
Don Murray
Parker Alden
Larry Poindexter
Larry Poindex...
Malcolm
Jessica Walter
Jessica Walte...
Roz Richardson
Gena Rowlands
Gena Rowlands
Victoria Alden
Tracey Gold
Tracey Gold
Alix
Ken Stovitz
Ken Stovitz
Charlie
Heidi Bohay
Heidi Bohay
Ruthie
Robin Gammell
Robin Gammell
Dr. Schroeder
Alan Fudge
Alan Fudge
Dr. Baumbartner
Curt Lowens
Curt Lowens
Dr. Wakely
Janet MacLachlan
Janet MacLach...
Nurse Judy
Michael Saucedo
Michael Sauce...
Randy
Robert Biheller
Robert Bihell...
Bar Owner
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