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Cross of Fire

  • TV Movie
  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 3h 20m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Cross of Fire (1989)
  • Biography
  • Drama
Story of the rise and fall of 1920s' Ku Klux Klan leader D.C. Stephenson.Story of the rise and fall of 1920s' Ku Klux Klan leader D.C. Stephenson.Story of the rise and fall of 1920s' Ku Klux Klan leader D.C. Stephenson.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
299
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  • Director
    • Paul Wendkos
  • Writer
    • Robert Crais
  • Stars
    • John Heard
    • Mel Harris
    • David Morse
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul Wendkos
  • Writer
    • Robert Crais
  • Stars
    • John Heard
    • Mel Harris
    • David Morse
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    • 6User reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win total

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    John Heard
    John Heard
    • David 'D.C.' Stephensonas David 'D.C.' Stephenson
    Mel Harris
    Mel Harris
    • Madge Oberholtzer'as Madge Oberholtzer'
    David Morse
    David Morse
    • Klell Henryas Klell Henry
    George Dzundza
    George Dzundza
    • Boyd Gurleyas Boyd Gurley
    Donald Moffat
    Donald Moffat
    • George Oberholtzeras George Oberholtzer
    Kim Hunter
    Kim Hunter
    • Mrs. Oberholtzeras Mrs. Oberholtzer
    Caroline Kava
    Caroline Kava
    Keith Szarabajka
    Keith Szarabajka
    Ed Wiley
    Ed Wiley
    Dakin Matthews
    Dakin Matthews
    • Hiram Evansas Hiram Evans
    Douglas Roberts
    Douglas Roberts
    William Schallert
    William Schallert
    • Reverendas Reverend
    Dion Anderson
    Dion Anderson
    • Sen. Monroeas Sen. Monroe
    Buzz Barton
    • Mayor of Addisas Mayor of Addis
    Lloyd Bridges
    Lloyd Bridges
    • Lawyeras Lawyer
    Kevin Brief
    Kevin Brief
    • Bailiffas Bailiff
    Alan Clarey
    • Dr. Foremanas Dr. Foreman
    Christopher Curry
    Christopher Curry
    • Hollings William Jennings Bryanas Hollings William Jennings Bryan
    • Director
      • Paul Wendkos
    • Writer
      • Robert Crais
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    Story of the rise and fall of 1920s' Ku Klux Klan leader D.C. Stephenson.
    • 1920s
    • indiana
    • rape
    • assault
    • lawyer
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      • Biography
      • Drama
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      Harriet Monroe is shown raking leaves in her yard, but all the trees around her have green leaves, because the filming was done in July.

    User reviews6

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    7/10
    Three hour movie worth watching .......
    Most three hour movies, other than classics like "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly", tend to be so padded that they become tedious. I recommend "Cross of Fire'" as one of those rarities that maintains interest for the entire 185 minutes. John Heard gives a performance second only to his fantastic character "Alexander Cutter" in "Cutter's Way". This film is easily divided into two parts, the first with megalomaniac Heard rising to power within the Klu Klux Klan. The second, his trial for the rape and murder of an Indianopolis school teacher. The trial ultimately not only decides the fate of Heard, but of the Klan itself. - MERK
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    • merklekranz
    • Dec 5, 2013

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    • Release date
      • November 5, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vom Haß besessen
    • Filming locations
      • Lawrence, Kansas, USA
    • Production company
      • Leonard Hill Films
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    • Runtime
      3 hours 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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