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My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story
6.2 / 10• 1998• 1h 35m•PG• English
DramaTV Movie
Storyline
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".
Cast & Crew
Peter Strauss
Dr. Sam Sheppard
Lead
Henry Czerny
Sam "Chip" Sheppard
Lindsay Frost
Marilyn Sheppard
John Colicos
Richard Eberle
John Bourgeois
Dr. Robert Sheppard
Janet-Laine Green
Ariane
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Peter Levin's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
