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In His Father's Shoes

  • TV Movie
  • 1997
  • PG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
313
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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
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    313
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Vic Sarin
    • Writer
      • Gary Gelt
    • Stars
      • Louis Gossett Jr.
      • Barbara Eve Harris
      • Rachael Crawford
    • 3User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

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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
    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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    8Forever Damned

    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 !
    10pootat-2

    A Wonderful Catharsis

    To say i enjoyed this movie would be an understatement. A unique blend of fantasy and brutal honesty, make this film a true delight. A child's search to learn more about his dead father leads to a journey of discovery that reveals more than he expected and in turn changes his perception of himself, his family and the world. This film makes one realize what is truly important in our lives. A rare find indeed!
    8encrypter46

    A Story Leaving No Regrets

    When reading the introduction to this film, one understands the nature of the story to be affecting the heart. All the actors unerringly aimed and fired their individual salvos and hit the mark. What got me was when I thought it was done, another salvo was fired to hit me once again in the heart. It truly finished me off. Bravo!!!

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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
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • 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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