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The Cross and the Switchblade (1970)

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

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 46M

Director : Don Murray

Synopsis

A film adaptation of a book written in 1963. It tells the true story of 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.

Actors

Pat Boone
Pat Boone
David Wilkerson
Erik Estrada
Erik Estrada
Nicky Cruz
Jacqueline Giroux
Jacqueline Giroux
Rosa
Don Blakely
Don Blakely
Abdullah
Don Lamond
Don Lamond
Sergeant Delano
Sam Capuano
Sam Capuano
Mr. Gomez
Alex Colon
Alex Colon
Mingo
Hechter Ubarry
Hechter Ubarry
Moonlight

Crews

Don Murray
Don Murray
Director
Don Murray
Don Murray
Writer
James Bonnet
James Bonnet
Writer
David Wilkerson
David Wilkerson
Story
Dick Ross
Dick Ross
Producer
Ralph Carmichael
Ralph Carmichael
Original Music Composer
Julian C. Townsend
Julian C. Townsend
Cinematography
Angelo Ross
Angelo Ross
Editor
Kleg Seth
Kleg Seth
Casting
Charles Bailey
Charles Bailey
Art Direction
Pearl Somner
Pearl Somner
Costume Design

Trailers and other movies

The Cross and The Switchblade Trailer

Posters and backgrounds

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