Michael Landon, the Father I Knew
1999 · 89 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama
An intimate move of the star from Little House on the Prairie, Bonanza, Highway to Heaven-Michael Landon and his son, Michael Landon Jr's portayal of the star's divorce and the break-up of the family and the healing of wounds that only God can provide.
Directed by Michael Landon Jr. · Written by Michael Landon Jr.
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John Schneider Michael Landon -
Cheryl Ladd Lynn Noe Landon - J Joe Berti Michael Landon Jr.
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Sarah Lancaster Leslie Landon -
J. Kenneth Campbell Andy Glennon -
Julie Condra Cindy Landon -
Trever O'Brien Michael Landon Jr. - Age 15 -
Shawn Pyfrom Michael Landon Jr. - Age 10 -
Rachel Duncan Leslie Landon - Age 12 -
Daveigh Chase Shawna Landon - Age 8
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