The Cross and the Switchblade

The Cross and the Switchblade (1970)

01/06/1970
Drama
1h 46m

One man's desperation. Another man's hopeful journey.

Overview

David Wilkerson's first five years in New York City, where he ministered to disillusioned youth, encouraging them to turn away from the drugs and gang violence they were involved with.

  • Don MurrayDirector, Writer
  • James BonnetWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • gang war
  • biography
  • fish out of water
  • drugs
  • preacher
  • brooklyn, new york city
  • enthusiastic

Top Billed Cast

Pat Boone

Pat Boone

David Wilkerson

Erik Estrada

Erik Estrada

Nicky Cruz

Jacqueline Giroux

Jacqueline Giroux

Rosa

Don Blakely

Don Blakely

Abdullah

Don Lamond

Sergeant Delano

Sam Capuano

Mr. Gomez

Alex Colon

Alex Colon

Mingo

Hechter Ubarry

Hechter Ubarry

Moonlight

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