The Cross and the Switchblade(1970)
One man's desperation. Another man's hopeful journey.
The Cross and the Switchblade Synopsis
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.
The Cross and the Switchblade (1970) is a drama film directed by Don Murray, released on June 1, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Pat Boone, Erik Estrada, Jacqueline Giroux and Don Blakely. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Don Murray
- Writers:
- Don Murray, James Bonnet, David Wilkerson
- Producers:
- Dick Ross
- Composer:
- Ralph Carmichael
- Production:
- Gateway Productions, Responsible Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Cross and the Switchblade (1970) Trailer
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The Cross and the Switchblade Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pat Boone
as David Wilkerson
Erik Estrada
as Nicky Cruz
Jacqueline Giroux
as Rosa
Don Blakely
as Abdullah
- Don Lamond
Don Lamond
as Sergeant Delano
- Sam Capuano
Sam Capuano
as Mr. Gomez
Alex Colon
as Mingo
Hechter Ubarry
as Moonlight
Key crew
Directed by Don Murray, written by Don Murray, James Bonnet and David Wilkerson, produced by Dick Ross.
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The Cross and the Switchblade Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 21 ratings.
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The Cross and the Switchblade – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cross and the Switchblade online?
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The Cross and the Switchblade (1970) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Cross and the Switchblade?
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The main cast of The Cross and the Switchblade (1970) includes Pat Boone, Erik Estrada, Jacqueline Giroux, Don Blakely and Don Lamond. The film was directed by Don Murray. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cross and the Switchblade released?
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The Cross and the Switchblade was released on June 1, 1970 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is The Cross and the Switchblade worth watching?
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The Cross and the Switchblade (1970) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Cross and the Switchblade?
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