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The Father Clements Story

19871h 38mEdwin Sherin
IMDb 6.6

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In this provocative made-for-television drama, an African American Chicago priest takes on the Catholic church during his fight to adopt a troubled teen and save him from life on the streets.

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What is The Father Clements Story (1987) about?

In this provocative made-for-television drama, an African American Chicago priest takes on the Catholic church during his fight to adopt a troubled teen and save him from life on the streets.

Who stars in The Father Clements Story?

The Father Clements Story stars Louis Gossett Jr., Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Carroll O'Connor, Leon, Ron McLarty. The film was directed by Edwin Sherin.

How long is The Father Clements Story?

The Father Clements Story has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987.

Is The Father Clements Story worth watching?

The Father Clements Story holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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