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The Cross and the Switchblade

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

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PG 1970 · 1h 46m
Drama
Starring Pat Boone · Erik Estrada · Don Blakely
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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.

Theatrical
Jun 1, 1970
DVD / Blu-ray
Apr 1, 2004
Theaters
2
Director
Don Murray
Writer
David Wilkerson
Producer
Dick Ross
Music
Ralph Carmichael
Studio
Gateway Productions, Responsible Entertainment
Keywords
based on novel or book gang war biography fish out of water drugs preacher brooklyn, new york city enthusiastic
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