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Cross of Fire

Ended NR 1989
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Crime, Drama
Starring John Heard · Mel Harris · David Morse
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1989 - 2 eps
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About

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.

First Aired
Nov 5, 1989
Last Aired
Nov 6, 1989
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Network
NBC
Studio
Leonard Hill Films
Keywords
ku klux klan indiana, usa indianapolis based on true story racism rape and murder corrupt politician murder trial 1920s

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Cast

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J
John Heard
David 'D.C.' Stephenson
M
Mel Harris
Madge Oberholtzer
D
David Morse
Clell Henry
G
George Dzundza
Boyd Gurley
D
Donald Moffat
George Oberholtzer
K
Kim Hunter
Mrs. Oberholtzer
K
Keith Szarabajka
Earl Klinck
D
Dakin Matthews
Hiram Evans
W
William Schallert
Reverend
D
Dion Anderson
Sen. Monroe

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