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In His Father's Shoes

  • TV Movie
  • 1997
  • PG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
281
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In His Father's Shoes (1997)
Drama

When his father suddenly dies, Clay Crosby is devastated. It seems like he'll never be able to get over the loss. But everything changes when the boy puts on a pair of his father's wingtip s... Read allWhen his father suddenly dies, Clay Crosby is devastated. It seems like he'll never be able to get over the loss. But everything changes when the boy puts on a pair of his father's wingtip shoes, which magically takes him back in time to experience his father's early life. As Cla... Read allWhen his father suddenly dies, Clay Crosby is devastated. It seems like he'll never be able to get over the loss. But everything changes when the boy puts on a pair of his father's wingtip shoes, which magically takes him back in time to experience his father's early life. As Clay gets to know his dad in the past, he gains an improved outlook on his own life, and, by ... Read all

  • Director
    • Vic Sarin
  • Writer
    • Gary Gelt
  • Stars
    • Louis Gossett Jr.
    • Barbara Eve Harris
    • Rachael Crawford
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    281
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Vic Sarin
    • Writer
      • Gary Gelt
    • Stars
      • Louis Gossett Jr.
      • Barbara Eve Harris
      • Rachael Crawford
    • 3User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations

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    Louis Gossett Jr.
    Louis Gossett Jr.
    • Frank Crosby…
    Barbara Eve Harris
    Barbara Eve Harris
    • Janice
    Rachael Crawford
    Rachael Crawford
    • Celeste
    Djanet Sears
    • Virginia
    Robert Ri'chard
    Robert Ri'chard
    • Clay Crosby
    Shadia Simmons
    Shadia Simmons
    • Maggie
    Fiona Reid
    Fiona Reid
    • Gypsy
    Dylan Provencher
    • Peter
    Dan Warry-Smith
    Dan Warry-Smith
    • Telegram
    Kevin Duhaney
    Kevin Duhaney
    • Bruce
    Dan Petronijevic
    Dan Petronijevic
    • Dennis Beck
    A.J. Cook
    A.J. Cook
    • Lisa
    Mary Long
    • Mrs. Klips
    Naomi Lee Allen
    • Mary Lou
    R.D. Reid
    • Mr. Dorfman
    Christine Brubaker
    • Woman
    Eric Fink
    • Announcer
    Timm Zemanek
    Timm Zemanek
    • Older Dennis
    • Director
      • Vic Sarin
    • Writer
      • Gary Gelt
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    8/10
    A Father's Movie
    It pulls on all the heartstrings and works very well.

    The movie does get slightly confused at times and leaves some loose ends but it's otherwise a fine piece of work.

    Recommended !
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    • Release date
      • June 15, 1997 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Power in Vaters Schuhen
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • CITY-TV
      • Dan Redler Entertainment
      • Elkins Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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