The Cross and the Switchblade (1970)Crusading minister gets involved in the lives of members of a New York street gang. Director:Don Murray |
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The Cross and the Switchblade (1970)Crusading minister gets involved in the lives of members of a New York street gang. Director:Don Murray |
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David Wilkerson
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| Erik Estrada | ... |
Nicky Cruz
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Jacqueline Giroux | ... |
Rosa
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Jo-Ann Robinson | ... |
Little Bo
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Dino DeFilippi | ... |
Israel
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Don Blakely | ... |
Abdullah
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| Gil Frazier | ... |
Big Cat
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Don Lamond | ... |
Sergeant Delano
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Sam Capuano | ... |
Mr. Gomez
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Alex Colon | ... |
Mingo
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Héctor Mercado | ... |
Moonlight
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Stew Silver | ... |
Augie
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Dorothy James | ... |
Mrs. Gomez
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David Connell | ... |
Pusher
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Michelle Galjour | ... |
Angela
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Crusading minister gets involved in the lives of members of a New York street gang.
Due to the fact this is a true story, these are real people, and this truly did happen, I believe it is a film every Christian needs to see. The acting was utterly heartfelt on the part of everyone, and is a storyline I will never be able to forget. David keeps on with the same message "Jesus loves you", even when he's threatened by thugs and hoodlums, it doesn't change his love for them and his desire to help them. There's no better love then what David Wilkerson shows for these young people, and he brings God's love right to their doorstep when no one else was willing to even try to breach the barrier. I know it may not be everyone's cup of tea, so if you don't like Christians movies, with a Christian message, and Christian actors, don't see it, but for those of you who desire to learn more about faith, the love of God, and where to turn to when things look blackest, then The Cross and the Switchblade is the movie for you.