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The Cross and the Switchblade

The Cross and the Switchblade

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

Part of Nicky Cruz Collection

1970•1h 46m•5.8/10
Drama

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5.8/10(21)

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.

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Production

Gateway Productions, Responsible Entertainment

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Pat Boone

Pat Boone

David Wilkerson

Erik Estrada

Erik Estrada

Nicky Cruz

Jacqueline Giroux

Jacqueline Giroux

Rosa

Don Blakely

Don Blakely

Abdullah

Don Lamond

Sergeant Delano

Sam Capuano

Mr. Gomez

Alex Colon

Alex Colon

Mingo

Hechter Ubarry

Hechter Ubarry

Moonlight

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