Movie Settings Database

The Cross and the Switchblade

Where:

New York

When:

The 1950s

One man's desperation. Another man's hopeful journey. — 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.

Released in 1970 — 106 minutes

Genres:

Drama Documentary

Language:

English