My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story
Synopsis
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".
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Levin
- Original Title
- My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Jaffe/Braunstein Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Levin
Christine A. Sacani
Department Leadership Roster
Christine A. Sacani
Producer
Peter Levin
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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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?
The principal cast of My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story includes Peter Strauss, Henry Czerny, Lindsay Frost, John Colicos, John Bourgeois.
When was My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story released and how long is it?
My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story?
My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).