My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story

My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story

1998
1h 35m
6.0

6.0/10

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Overview

Fact-based story about the controversial conviction of Dr. Sam Sheppard (Peter Strauss) for the murder of his wife in Cleveland. The story picks up with his conviction and concentrates on his son's (Henry Czerny) efforts 40 years later to find evidence that his father was innocent of the crime. The story was the basis for the film and TV series of "The Fugitive".

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Jaffe/Braunstein Films
Production Countries
United States of America

Quick Facts

Release Date November 17, 1998
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0178779

Cast

Peter Strauss
Peter Strauss

Dr. Sam Sheppard

Henry Czerny
Henry Czerny

Sam "Chip" Sheppard

Lindsay Frost
Lindsay Frost

Marilyn Sheppard

John Colicos
John Colicos

Richard Eberle

John Bourgeois
John Bourgeois

Dr. Robert Sheppard

Janet-Laine Green
Janet-Laine Green

Ariane

Key Crew

Christine A. Sacani
Producer
Peter Levin
Director