The Cross and the Switchblade

The Cross and the Switchblade

106 mins | Drama, Documentary | June 1, 1970

A film adaptation of a book written in 1963. It tells the true story of 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

106 mins | Drama, Documentary | June 1, 1970

The Cross and the Switchblade
A film adaptation of a book written in 1963. It tells the true story of 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.
IMDb rating 6.0
Producers Gateway Productions, Responsible Entertainment
Original title The Cross and the Switchblade
Directors Don Murray
Writers David Wilkerson, James Bonnet, Don Murray

Cast

Pat Boone

as David Wilkerson

Erik Estrada

as Nicky Cruz

Don Blakely

as Abdullah

Don Lamond

as Sergeant Delano

Sam Capuano

as Mr. Gomez

Alex Colon

as Mingo

Hechter Ubarry

as Moonlight