My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story (1998)
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- TV-PG
- 1h 35min
- Drama
- 17 Nov 1998 (USA)
- 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...
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| Peter Strauss | ... |
Dr. Sam Sheppard
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| Henry Czerny | ... |
Sam Reese Sheppard (segment "Chip")
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| Lindsay Frost | ... |
Marilyn Sheppard
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| John Colicos | ... |
Richard Eberling (in jail)
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| John Bourgeois | ... |
Dr. Robert Sheppard
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Bradley Reid | ... |
Sam Reese - Age 7 / Age 10
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Jonathan Kroeker | ... |
Sam Reese - Age 17
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| Janet-Laine Green | ... |
Ariane - Age 25 / Age 64
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Ralph Small | ... |
Terry Gilbert
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| Madhuri Bhatia | ... |
Cayahoga County Coroner
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| Philip Craig | ... |
Prosecutor Mahon
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| Nicole Crozier | ... |
Alisa
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James B. Douglas | ... |
R.A. Sheppard
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| Roger Dunn | ... |
Corrigan
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Norma Edwards | ... |
Ethel Sheppard
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| Fiona Highet | ... |
Susan Hayes
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| Ken Kramer | ... |
Samuel Gerber
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Richard Partington | ... |
Spen Houk
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| Gary Reineke | ... |
Judge Blythin
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| Michael J. Reynolds | ... |
Judge Suster
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Stephen Walsh | ... |
Older Lund
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| Nick Alachiotis | ... |
Boston Bruiser
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| Marcia Bennett | ... |
Motel Woman
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David Bolt | ... |
Russ Siler
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Brandon Bone | ... |
Bus Kid #1
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Tyler Coker | ... |
Bus Kid #2
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Andrew Dolha | ... |
Court Reporter
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| James Downing | ... |
Anesthesiologist
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| Colin Doyle | ... |
Young Lund
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Domenico Fiore | ... |
Jury Foreman
(as Dom Fiore)
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Mark-Cameron Fraser | ... |
Young Eberling
(as Mark Cameron Fraser)
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John Friesen | ... |
Former Guard
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| Patrick Gallagher | ... |
Lou Romano
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| Carolyn Goff | ... |
Pretty Nurse
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Nicky Guadagni | ... |
Conservative Debater
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Vince Guerriero | ... |
Prison Guard
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Amanda Hancox | ... |
Patient's Mother
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Barry Kennedy | ... |
Les Hoversten
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Balázs Koós | ... |
College Kid
(as Balazs Koos)
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| Michael Eric Kramer | ... |
Administrator
(as Michael Kramer)
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Trulie MacLeod | ... |
Esther Houk
(as Trulie Macleod)
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| Nancy McAlear | ... |
O.R. Nurse
(as Nancy Mcalear)
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Patricia Moffatt | ... |
Eleanor Blanchard
(as Pat Moffatt)
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Anna Pappas | ... |
Flight Attendant
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| Nora Sheehan | ... |
Mrs. Gilbert
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Judy Sinclair | ... |
Mrs. Avery
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Heather Smith | ... |
Candy Romano
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| Robin Ward | ... |
Funeral Reporter
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| Scott Wickware | ... |
Officer Exner
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| Timm Zemanek | ... |
Pastor Demski
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Directed by
| Peter Levin | ||
Written by
| Cynthia L. Cooper | ... | (book "Mockery of Justice: The True Story of the Sheppard Murder Case") and |
| Sam Reese Sheppard | ... | (book "Mockery of Justice: The True Story of the Sheppard Murder Case") |
| Adam Greenman | ... | (teleplay) |
Produced by
| Howard Braunstein | ... | executive producer |
| Yvonne E. Chotzen | ... | executive producer (as Yvonne Chotzen) |
| Adam Greenman | ... | producer |
| Michael Jaffe | ... | executive producer |
| William Jenner | ... | executive producer |
| Christine A. Sacani | ... | producer (as Christine Sacani) |
Music by
| Louis Febre | ||
Cinematography by
| Frank Tidy | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Stephen Lawrence | ||
Editorial Department
| Marc Roussel | ... | assistant editor |
| Alfredo Frasson | ... | film color timer (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| David Davis | ... | (as Dave Davis) |
Set Decoration by
| Mike Harris | ||
Costume Design by
| Trysha Bakker | ||
Makeup Department
| David R. Beecroft | ... | key hair stylist (as David Beecroft) |
| Mario Cacioppo | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Allison Gordin | ... | key makeup artist |
| Amanda Milne | ... | assistant hair stylist |
Production Management
| Alda Neves | ... | post-production supervisor |
Art Department
| Margie Arnott | ... | second assistant art director |
| Mike Franklin | ... | set buyer |
| Jeffrey A. Melvin | ... | property master (as Jeff Melvin) |
| John Subotich | ... | lead set dresser (as John Subatich) |
| Brian Verhoog | ... | first assistant art director |
Sound Department
| Elma Bello | ... | dialogue editor |
| Greg Chapman | ... | sound mixer |
| Alison Clark | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Martin Lee | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David Rose | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Robert Scherer | ... | boom operator (as Robb Scherer) |
Stunts
| Nick Alachiotis | ... | stunts |
| Rick Forsayeth | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Jamie Jones | ... | stunt double: Dr. Sam |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Scotty Allan | ... | gaffer |
| Gary Bower | ... | best boy grip |
| Hugh Brule | ... | dolly grip |
| Henri Fiks | ... | camera operator |
| Duane Gullison | ... | best boy electric |
| Rob Johnson | ... | key grip |
| Christopher Raucamp | ... | first assistant camera |
| Chirayouth Jim Saysana | ... | second assistant camera (as Chirayouth 'Jim' Saysana) |
| Greg Whiteside | ... | 24 frame video operator |
| John Medland | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Tina Gerussi | ... | casting: Toronto |
| Lynn Kressel | ... | casting: USA |
| Donna Dupere | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ian Drummond | ... | assistant wardrobe designer |
| Gail Filman | ... | wardrobe mistress |
| Gersha Phillips | ... | assistant wardrobe designer |
Location Management
| Snyder Erik | ... | location manager (as Eric Snyder) |
| Keith Park | ... | assistant location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Patricia Lambkin | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| John Ozolins | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Karen Chandler | ... | assistant accountant |
| Cynthia L. Cooper | ... | creative consultant |
| Liz Ferrier | ... | Assistant Production Coordinator |
| Janet Gayford | ... | production coordinator |
| Peter Muldoon | ... | production accountant |
| Sam Reese Sheppard | ... | creative consultant |
| Greg Gabel | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Lynn Josephson Delaney | ... | executive assistant to producer (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- ACI
- CBS (1998) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Pearson Television International (non-UK)
- Tesera Entertainment (2022) (United States)
- The Fremantle Corporation (1998) (United States) (tv) (as FremantleMedia)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Casablanca Sound Services (audio post-production)
- The Magnetic North (post-production)
- William F. White International (equipment)
Storyline
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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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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Despite the optimistic ending to this supposedly true account, a 2000 Ohio civil trial concluded that Sam Sheppard did in fact murder his wife. The trial is detailed in the nonfiction book "Dr. Sam Sheppard on Trial" by Jack DeSario and William Mason. See more » |