Sarge: The Badge or the Cross (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film
Released in 1971, Sarge: The Badge or the Cross is a drama and tv movie film directed by Richard A. Colla, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. After his wife is murdered, a veteran cop quits the police department and becomes a priest. Several years later he is assigned to a parish where he meets the man who killed his wife -- and discovers that the killer was gunning for him instead. The first of two feature-length pilots for the series "Sarge."
Who’s in it. Sarge: The Badge or the Cross stars George Kennedy as Sarge Swanson, Nico Minardos as Nico, Ricardo Montalban as Al Matteo and Diane Baker as Carol Swanson, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sarge: The Badge or the Cross page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sarge: The Badge or the Cross tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch Sarge: The Badge or the Cross (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sarge: The Badge or the Cross change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Sarge: The Badge or the Cross?
- Sarge: The Badge or the Cross stars George Kennedy, Nico Minardos, Ricardo Montalban, Diane Baker and Stewart Moss.
- When was Sarge: The Badge or the Cross released?
- Sarge: The Badge or the Cross was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.