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The Cross and the Switchblade

PG19701h 46mDon Murray
IMDb 6.0

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"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.

Drama
Based On Novel Or BookGang WarBiographyFish Out Of WaterDrugsPreacherBrooklyn, New York CityEnthusiastic

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What is The Cross and the Switchblade (1970) 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 stars in The Cross and the Switchblade?

The Cross and the Switchblade stars Pat Boone (David Wilkerson), Erik Estrada (Nicky Cruz), Jacqueline Giroux (Rosa), Don Blakely (Abdullah), Don Lamond (Sergeant Delano). The film was directed by Don Murray.

How long is The Cross and the Switchblade?

The Cross and the Switchblade has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1970. It is rated PG.

Is The Cross and the Switchblade worth watching?

The Cross and the Switchblade holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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