Cross of Fire (1989)

11/05/1989 (US) • 3h 20m

Drama, Crime

Overview

Cross of Fire is a 1989 American television mini-series based on the horrific rape and murder of Madge Oberholtzer by D.C. Stephenson, a highly successful leader of the Indiana branch of the Ku Klux Klan. It was originally shown in two parts. In syndication, it is shown as a television movie.

Top Billed Cast

John Heard

David 'D.C.' Stephenson

2 Episodes

Mel Harris

Madge Oberholtzer

2 Episodes

David Morse

Clell Henry

2 Episodes

George Dzundza

Boyd Gurley

2 Episodes

Donald Moffat

George Oberholtzer

2 Episodes

Kim Hunter

Mrs. Oberholtzer

2 Episodes

Keith Szarabajka

Earl Klinck

2 Episodes

Dakin Matthews

Hiram Evans

2 Episodes

William Schallert

Reverend

2 Episodes


Last Season

Miniseries

1989 | 2 Episodes

Season 1 of Cross of Fire premiered on November 5, 1989.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

Keywords

ku klux klan

indiana, usa

indianapolis

based on true story

racism

rape and murder

corrupt politician

murder trial

1920s

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