Thursday's Child (1983)

Plot Summary

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.

Full Cast & Characters

Gena Rowlands

Victoria Alden

Rob Lowe

Sam Alden

Don Murray

Parker Alden

Jessica Walter

Roz Richardson

Tracey Gold

Alix

Glenn Morrissey

Pokie

Ken Stovitz

Charlie

Heidi Bohay

Ruthie

Elizabeth Keifer

Tina

Larry Poindexter

Malcolm

Robin Gammell

Dr. Schroeder

Alan Fudge

Dr. Baumbartner

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