My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story (1998)

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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".

Director: Peter Levin
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 95 min
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Production: Jaffe/Braunstein Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

based on true story

More Films by Director: Peter Levin
More Films in Genre: Drama, TV Movie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story about?
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".
Who directed My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story?
My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story was directed by Peter Levin.
Who stars in My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story?
My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story stars Peter Strauss, Henry Czerny, Lindsay Frost, John Colicos, John Bourgeois, Janet-Laine Green.
How long is My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story?
My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story?
My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story is a Drama, TV Movie film.
Where was My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story produced?
My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story was produced in United States of America.