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Cross Fire

Original title: Cross of Fire
  • TV Movie
  • 1989
  • R
  • 3h 20m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
314
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Cross Fire (1989)
BiographyDrama

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.

  • Director
    • Paul Wendkos
  • Writer
    • Robert Crais
  • Stars
    • John Heard
    • Mel Harris
    • David Morse
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    314
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul Wendkos
    • Writer
      • Robert Crais
    • Stars
      • John Heard
      • Mel Harris
      • David Morse
    • 5User reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    John Heard
    John Heard
    • David 'D.C.' Stephenson
    Mel Harris
    Mel Harris
    • Madge Oberholtzer'
    David Morse
    David Morse
    • Klell Henry
    George Dzundza
    George Dzundza
    • Boyd Gurley
    Donald Moffat
    Donald Moffat
    • George Oberholtzer
    Kim Hunter
    Kim Hunter
    • Mrs. Oberholtzer
    Caroline Kava
    Caroline Kava
    Keith Szarabajka
    Keith Szarabajka
    Ed Wiley
    Ed Wiley
    Dakin Matthews
    Dakin Matthews
    • Hiram Evans
    Douglas Roberts
    Douglas Roberts
    William Schallert
    William Schallert
    • Reverend
    Dion Anderson
    Dion Anderson
    • Sen. Monroe
    Buzz Barton
    • Mayor of Addis
    Lloyd Bridges
    Lloyd Bridges
    • Lawyer
    Kevin Brief
    Kevin Brief
    • Bailiff
    Alan Clarey
    • Dr. Foreman
    Christopher Curry
    Christopher Curry
    • Hollings William Jennings Bryan
    • Director
      • Paul Wendkos
    • Writer
      • Robert Crais
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    7/10
    Historical tale of a corrupting influence during the Twenties
    D.C.Stephenson was the stereotypical Alabama redneck who moved to Indiana and with his racist beliefs as his driving force formed the Hoosier chapter of the Ku Klux Klan. He used thugs to force local businessmen to join his "organization" (or he would wreck their businesses, livelihood and reputations). Stephenson purchased a large home in the east Indianapolis neighborhood of Irvington and had it remodeled to look like a southern plantation home, complete with tall columns in front. In an effort to make the KKK look like a "charitable organization" he funded the building of an orphanage, (which still stands as a school very near the then home of the Oberholzer family).

    The acting is good in this film and is an effort to tell an important story about a bad chapter in our Nation's history, but IMHO not enough effort was made to show the details of how Klan money had purchased the favors and even membership of local politicians into the Klans' tentacles. Anybody wanting to know things about the Klan should see this film, and understand that in the Twenties, the Klan was in it's zenith and held curb to curb marches even in our Nations' Capitol!
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    • Release date
      • November 5, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cross of Fire
    • Filming locations
      • State Capitol Building, Topeka, Kansas, USA(Law library scene with Klell, Steve's Arrainment Hearing, Madges Office and Senate Chambers)
    • 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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