The Shepherd
The Shepherd
1984, English. Directed by Donald W. Thompson.
A father chooses between his enemy and the life of his own son. Bursting with “Top Gun” action, THE SHEPHERD explodes into the lives and conflicts of the men who push the edge of supersonic danger while defending our skies. The resulting bitterness of a split moment decision threatens to destroy the lives of the widowed wife and her young son.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 January 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Russ Doughten, Donald W. Thompson, Junior Lane
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How long is The Shepherd?
The Shepherd runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
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Which OTT platform is The Shepherd on?
The Shepherd isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shepherd?
If you liked The Shepherd, try Salomé, The Young One, What Maisie Knew.
Who directed The Shepherd?
The Shepherd (1984) was directed by Donald W. Thompson and stars Christopher Stone, Dee Wallace, Pepper Martin.