My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story (1998)

Drama
TV Movie

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".

Cast

Dr. Sam Sheppard
Sam "Chip" Sheppard
Marilyn Sheppard
Richard Eberle
Dr. Robert Sheppard

Crew