The Cross and the Switchblade (1970)

06/01/1970 (US) • 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.

The Cross and the Switchblade (1970)

06/01/1970 (US) • 1h 46m

Drama

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.

Top Billed Cast

Pat Boone

David Wilkerson

Erik Estrada

Nicky Cruz

Jacqueline Giroux

Rosa

Don Blakely

Abdullah

Don Lamond

Sergeant Delano

Sam Capuano

Mr. Gomez

Alex Colon

Mingo

Hechter Ubarry

Moonlight

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Part of the Nicky Cruz Collection

Includes The Cross and the Switchblade, Run Baby Run, Thousand Pieces

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

based on novel or book

gang war

biography

fish out of water

drugs

preacher

brooklyn, new york city

enthusiastic

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