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

11/17/1998 (US) • Drama, TV Movie • 1h 35m

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".

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

11/17/1998 (US) • 1h 35m

Drama, TV Movie

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".

Top Billed Cast

Dr. Sam Sheppard

Sam "Chip" Sheppard

Marilyn Sheppard

Richard Eberle

Dr. Robert Sheppard

Janet-Laine Green

Ariane

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Keywords

based on true story

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