The Cross and the Switchblade

Name: The Cross and the Switchblade
Genre: Drama
Released: 1970
Rating: 63.666666666666664
Cast: Pat Boone, Erik Estrada, Jacqueline Giroux, Don Blakely, Don Lamond

1970·Movie

1h 46min

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Ratings

63/100

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6.0

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About

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.

DNA

Genres: Biographical Drama Religious Drama Inspirational Drama
Mood: HopefulReflectiveSomberInspirationalEmotional
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
RedemptionFaith And SpiritualityOvercoming AdversityFriendshipFinding PurposeYouth And RebellionPower Of Love
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Finding PurposePersonal TransformationGang CultureInner-City MinistryForgiveness And ReconciliationStreet PreachingDrug Abuse
Pacing: ModerateSteady
Narrative: FlashbacksLinear Narrative
Dialog: Emotional OutburstsPoetic LanguageSpiritual Discussions
Character Types: MentorYouthsGang MembersAddicts
Time: Present Day1970s
Place: Church SettingsNew York CityUrban Streets
Cinematic Style: Handheld Camera WorkRealistic Cinematography
Costume and Set: Urban SettingsPeriod-Accurate Costumes

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Crew

Directed by:

Don Murray

Written by:

James Bonnet, Don Murray

Produced by:

Dick Ross

Composed by:

Ralph Carmichael

Cast

Pat Boone

David Wilkerson

Erik Estrada

Nicky Cruz

Jacqueline Giroux

Rosa

Don Blakely

Abdullah

Alex Colon

Mingo

Hechter Ubarry

Moonlight

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