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Thursday’s Child (1983) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1983 · 100 mins · English
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- Directed by
- David Lowell Rich
- Starring
- Gena Rowlands, Rob Lowe, Robin Gammell, Jessica Walter, Thomas Hill, Don Murray
Sam Alden, 17, high‑school baseball star, starts coughing. Tests reveal a life‑threatening heart condition. He hides his fear, pretending to stay upbeat, while his parents search for a donor. He endures countless operations, setbacks, and a grueling quest for a transplant, confronting both physical and emotional challenges.
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