based on novel or book,gang war,biography,fish out of water,drugs,preacher,brooklyn, new york city

The Cross and the Switchblade (1970)

Poster for The Cross and the Switchblade

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Don Murray
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    David Wilkerson Pat Boone
  • Profile picture of Erik Estrada
    Nicky Cruz Erik Estrada
  • Profile picture of Jacqueline Giroux
    Rosa Jacqueline Giroux
  • Profile picture of Don Blakely
    Abdullah Don Blakely
  • Profile picture of Alex Colon
    Mingo Alex Colon
  • Profile picture of Hechter Ubarry
    Moonlight Hechter Ubarry

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • gang war
  • biography
  • fish out of water
  • drugs
  • preacher
  • brooklyn, new york city