The Cross and the Switchblade (1970)
One man's desperation. Another man's hopeful journey.
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.
Director: Don Murray
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: June 1, 1970
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
Screenplay
Music: Ralph Carmichael
Editing: Angelo Ross
Production: Gateway Productions, Responsible Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
based on novel or book, gang war, biography, fish out of water, drugs, preacher, brooklyn, new york city, enthusiastic
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cross and the Switchblade about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Cross and the Switchblade?
- The Cross and the Switchblade was directed by Don Murray.
- Who stars in The Cross and the Switchblade?
- The Cross and the Switchblade stars Pat Boone, Erik Estrada, Jacqueline Giroux, Don Blakely, Don Lamond, Sam Capuano.
- How long is The Cross and the Switchblade?
- The Cross and the Switchblade has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is The Cross and the Switchblade?
- The Cross and the Switchblade is a Drama film.
- Where was The Cross and the Switchblade produced?
- The Cross and the Switchblade was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Cross and the Switchblade?
- The themes of The Cross and the Switchblade include: Addiction and Recovery.