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Cross of Fire (1989)

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Cross of Fire is a 1989 American television mini-series based on the horrific rape and murder of Madge Oberholtzer by D.C. Stephenson, a highly successful leader of the Indiana branch of the Ku Klux Klan. It was originally shown in two parts. In syndication, it is shown as a television movie.

Cast & Crew

Director
Paul Wendkos
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    David 'D.C.' Stephenson John Heard
  • Profile picture of Mel Harris
    Madge Oberholtzer Mel Harris
  • Profile picture of David Morse
    Clell Henry David Morse
  • Profile picture of George Dzundza
    Boyd Gurley George Dzundza
  • Profile picture of Donald Moffat
    George Oberholtzer Donald Moffat
  • Profile picture of Kim Hunter
    Mrs. Oberholtzer Kim Hunter
  • Profile picture of Keith Szarabajka
    Earl Klinck Keith Szarabajka
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    Hiram Evans Dakin Matthews
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Miniseries

1989

2 episodes

Season 1 of Cross of Fire premiered on November 5, 1989

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