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1998

My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story

Directed by Peter Levin

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".

Duration

1h 35m

Released

November 17, 1998

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  • Peter Strauss
  • Henry Czerny
  • Lindsay Frost
  • John Colicos
  • John Bourgeois
  • Janet-Laine Green

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