My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story
1998, English. 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".
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 17 November 1998
- Country
- United States of America
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What My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story is based on
My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story is based on a true story.
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How long is My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story?
My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story?
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Who directed My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story?
My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story (1998) was directed by Peter Levin and stars Peter Strauss, Henry Czerny, Lindsay Frost.
What is My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story based on?
My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story is based on a true story.