The Father Clements Story
1987, English. Directed by Edwin Sherin.
In this provocative made-for-television drama, an African American Chicago priest takes on the Catholic church during his fight to adopt a troubled teen and save him from life on the streets.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 13 December 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ted Tally, Arthur Heinemann
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The Father Clements Story runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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Which OTT platform is The Father Clements Story on?
The Father Clements Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 December 1987. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Father Clements Story?
If you liked The Father Clements Story, try American Son, Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault, TalhotBlond.
Who directed The Father Clements Story?
The Father Clements Story (1987) was directed by Edwin Sherin and stars Louis Gossett Jr., Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Carroll O'Connor.