The Cross and the Switchblade (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1970, The Cross and the Switchblade is a drama and documentary film directed by Don Murray, running about 106 minutes. “One man's desperation. Another man's hopeful journey.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Cross and the Switchblade stars Pat Boone as David Wilkerson, Erik Estrada as Nicky Cruz, Jacqueline Giroux as Rosa and Don Blakely as Abdullah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Cross and the Switchblade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cross and the Switchblade page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cross and the Switchblade tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cross and the Switchblade (1970)?
- In US, The Cross and the Switchblade is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cross and the Switchblade worth watching?
- The Cross and the Switchblade holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cross and the Switchblade?
- The Cross and the Switchblade stars Pat Boone, Erik Estrada, Jacqueline Giroux, Don Blakely and Don Lamond.
- When was The Cross and the Switchblade released?
- The Cross and the Switchblade was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.