Sarge: The Badge or the Cross(1971)
Sarge: The Badge or the Cross Synopsis
After his wife is murdered, a veteran cop quits the police department and becomes a priest. Several years later he is assigned to a parish where he meets the man who killed his wife -- and discovers that the killer was gunning for him instead. The first of two feature-length pilots for the series "Sarge."
Sarge: The Badge or the Cross (1971) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Richard A. Colla, released on February 22, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars George Kennedy, Ricardo Montalban, Nico Minardos and Diane Baker. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard A. Colla
- Writers:
- Don Mankiewicz
- Producers:
- David Levinson
- Cinematographer:
- Jacques R. Marquette
- Composer:
- Dave Grusin
- Production:
- Universal Television
- Status:
- Released
Sarge: The Badge or the Cross Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Kennedy
as Sarge Swanson
Ricardo Montalban
as Al Matteo
Nico Minardos
as Nico
Diane Baker
as Carol Swanson
Stewart Moss
as Father Terrence
- Sallie Shockley
Sallie Shockley
as Valerie
Larry Gates
as Arnie Bigelow
Harold Sakata
as Kenji Takichi
Naomi Stevens
as Mama Bain
Henry Wilcoxon
as Bishop Andrade
Stanley Livingston
as Charlie
Dana Elcar
as Father Frank Dinsmore
Key crew
Directed by Richard A. Colla, written by Don Mankiewicz, produced by David Levinson.
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Sarge: The Badge or the Cross Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Sarge: The Badge or the Cross – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Sarge: The Badge or the Cross?
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The main cast of Sarge: The Badge or the Cross (1971) includes George Kennedy, Ricardo Montalban, Nico Minardos, Diane Baker and Stewart Moss. The film was directed by Richard A. Colla. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sarge: The Badge or the Cross released?
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Sarge: The Badge or the Cross was released on February 22, 1971 and runs for 1h 40m.
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Sarge: The Badge or the Cross (1971) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.