Christian Movies| The Cross and the Switchblade

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Synopsis: The ever popular film tells the true story of the beginning of David Wilkerson's work among the gangs of New York City and the dramatic conversion of the notorious street fighter, Nicky Cruz.
Now in over 25 languages, The Cross and the Switchblade, starring Pat Boone and Eric Estrada, is one of those rare films that has shown its unique power to connect with the deepest hopes and fears of youth around the world. It remains today one of the most compelling stories of love, grace and the truth that no one is ever so far gone that they cannot find the way out.
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[@diane-lb9wp]

Seen this movie when I was 13-14 years old and it led me to Jesus 😊 I was 14 but started backsliding when I was 17 …for 20 years i backslid but I came to the Lord after becoming an alcoholic for 10 years. I got sick and had insomnia for a month. I had alcohol withdrawals and I cried alright to God for help, he helped me that morning. I ended up in the hospital and have been sober since. God is good and He never leaves. Even though I don’t deserve His grace and forgiveness He helps. ❤❤❤ and heals.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@lonelybro77]

He sure does!!👍

[@adamtuns]

God bless you ❤

[@nancyfindley2480]

How did you get close to God again?

[@user-zb5io8rg8w]

Amen. Yay, though I walked through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for thou art with me thy rod and my staff they comfort me. God bless you.

[@Richard-ZA01]

Amen

[@taihinatamar2736]

The book is amazing! If you enjoyed the movie, get the book, read it, then give it to some youth in your life. I gave it to my 15 year old friend and through the book, the Holy Spirit touched her life; she became a Christian.

[@christiebiscuts2340]

Met David Wilkerson, my eldest was 13. She's now 56. So many yearspast, remember like yesterday. We need more like Pastor Dave.

[@unusualgraceministries]

Wow! This movie demonstrates the power of God to transform lives and the love of God to cut through the toughest of walls. Amazing!

[@lonelybro77]

Yeah. Check Raul Ries' story as well..

[@bigroy38]

I remember watching the tv premiere on our CBN station in 1977.During an intermission,they were interviewing the stars.They were talking to Eric Estrada,& my mom looks up,& said,”Oh I met him at the movie premiere”.Mine & my brother’s jaws hit the floor.I mean that was Ponch!!

[@aashkiranpercydesai4386]

I read "The cross and the switchblade" book about 10 times and saw the movie more than 4 times and that motivated me to start a youth bible study group and produce 3 youth videos and start a utube channel...all because of most salute worthy ministry of David Wilkerson....a very outstanding servant of God. Praise the Lord for such dedicated servant of God

[@kleine.kleeblatt]

Why do you use so many ellipses where you could just use periods?

[@bethhart7033]

I saw this movie when I was was 13 or 14 and read the book sometime later.all I saw was Erik Estrada. I first heard you needed to be born again when I was sixteen. Later as a senior in high school did I get redeemed. I am 67 now and have been walking with my Savior since. Not perfect but watching for him to meet Him in the clouds. Thank you for showing this movie at this time.

[@heikebey4482]

This is a testimony to God's great power of changing our hearts in Christ Jesus. I read books and seen David Wilkerson teaching/preaching the Word of God, and it is amazing how God used him with such a strong conviction, love and compassion of Christ Jesus.

[@sharonhaley3169]

What anAWESOME GOD we serve

[@janiliebenberg4407]

One of the greatest Christian movies ever made. I've also read the book several times. Thankyou Jesus for Your love, grace & mercy towards all humankind ❤😍❤️😍

[@fabiolima885]

I watched in language in Brazil some 20 years ago, and it's still impactful. Nothing like the immense Love of God towards humanity.

[@rebelinthenorth4991]

I saw this movie when I was a freshman in college back in 1986. Great movie.

[@user-zb5io8rg8w]

I’m so glad to see this movie. I’ve been following Dr Wilkerson Pastor Wilkerson on KZbin. I love his sermons and now to see where he came from. Wow I love him even more. I saw this movie a long long time ago after I read the book the Cross and the switchblade, his life has been amazing. I am so proud of him and I know that God loves him very much.

[@justin10292000]

He died in a car wreck a few years ago and is now in Heaven...

[@shawnamcneill3394]

I just watched this movie again and it's just so original from the time it was made. I love this movie and cry everytime, it's beautiful and blessed. No remake can match it ever!

[@JM-rf4be]

May the name of the Lord be praised. Praying for teen challenge. I read the book it is awesome

[@adamtuns]

This movie goes to show that God can transform anyone who wants to be saved ❤🙏🙌

[@inokesoroverebasaga139]

Thank you for sharing this movie. I watched it long ago when I was a kid with my family on Trinity Broadcasting Network(TBN). So blessed to be watching it again on KZbin. Thank you again and God bless you. ❤

[@algarhenry2297]

Even that film will touch a soul and that is what is needed

[@101boertjie]

I have a friend, a very good guy who does not want to watch these movies or anything for that matter that is on KZbin, because he feels that the copyright is being infringed. It reached a stage where we just do not discuss it anymore. Were both Christians, but he drives me nuts with some things he does.

[@kleine.kleeblatt]

@@101boertjie There's no way this could be uploaded directly if they didn't have permission from the copyright holders?

[@sarahjasso872]

This movie is so awesome! 🙏♥️

[@jerryterwase9027]

God bless you for this movie.🙏

[@jennypalmer331]

An absolute moving movie. The fact that it was based on a true story, Thank you

[@lonelybro77]

Certainly classic status, the message as timely as today!

[@beshamshew4236]

I've heard Or David Wilkerson's testomony that lead to the Book.Amazing!🙏

[@alvinaawong357]

Thank you for bringing this back! ❤

[@ruthmiller1406]

This film goes right to heart of the matter! No matter happened. ... David & the people at the missions ....... wouldn't give up on the girl or Nicky!! How powerful God's ❤️ is for us all!!!

[@ML-sy3bn]

When I was 16 I gave a book report on The Cross and the Switchblade. It's the only A+ I ever got for a book report because I enjoyed the book so much that I poured my heart out doing the book report.

[@Sunny25611]

Wow it’s been years and year’s since I’ve watched this movie! Thank you ❤

[@kevinfiebelkorn4715]

I was what was known as a "Jesus Freak" back in the late 60's and early 70's and was introduced to this book at one of our meetings. It was so inspirational. I can't believe it took me this long to see the movie. Now I want to read the book again.

[@TitoUnoUndici-wv1sc]

I am an italian preacher, 61. I used to live as a junkie could, until Jesus Christ revealed Himself, all of a sudden, one night, back in 1986. I was 24 and knew nothing about God, Jesus, Spirit... All I knew was how to swindle, how to steal, how to "mainline"... I was 35 when, in a bookstore in New York City, I came across into The Cross and the Switchblade. Two years later, in Germany, I found Run Baby Run. Never did I fathom seeing this movie one day! Thanks 4 uploading, makes me feel younger.

[@gabriellemes9346]

My God is all mighty, I love this move bc it shows how God is awesome

[@daleenbothma1977]

Totally love the story and got a few tips and refreshing me inspiration for the ministry ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you so much for posting it ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@debracarrabba1656]

I have seen this before, but it's so interesting that I wanted to see it again. A good & true story.

[@kathiadowning1902]

SAW THIS WHEN I WAS A KID 70S

[@lonelybro77]

Hello. Are you following Jesus now?

[@user-zb5io8rg8w]

Today I offered food to two guys on the street. I thought they would be hungry, but they weren’t after seeing this movie. I can’t believe I didn’t offer them the bread of life Lord, help me not to be afraid of homeless people.

[@obscurelyvague]

@user-zb5io8rg8w So go preach to the homeless than give them food.

[@jeanl.stgermain378]

Amen and amen.!

[@keithawhosoever5384]

Pat Boone playing David Wilkinson and Erik Estrada ...Nicky Cruz 👍 Pat Boone wrote the lyrics for , and sang the song "This Land Is Mine", the theme music from the movie 'Exodus' . 🇬🇧🆓✝️

[@pearlyphay8747]

T TV

[@lonelybro77]

​@@pearlyphay8747 translate please

[@garyfrye485]

I just watched this movie. It was great.

[@armedinbama]

Someone needs to update this movie and bring it into the 21st century. There's a current generation dying for redemption!

[@juliapom9115]

Why? This is a true story about David Wilkerson and how God worked in his life. We cannot change the date of his birth to suit people, he was born in 1931 and died in 2011, if the movie is up-dated it would no longer be true.

[@armedinbama]

@juliapom9115 First, I did not say to update the timeline, only the movie. This movie, as made in 1970, is not relatable to today's youth. They will not take the time to watch it of their own accord, and those who are made to will not give it the attention required to understand the message. Technology and standards of film making have jumped light years in the past 50-odd years. This could be utilized to make the movie relatable to today's youth, get and hold their attention, and stay true to the book. (Even more so than this movie, if we're both honest.) Thanks for asking and taking the time to read my reply. 😊👍

[@deemoody1954]

Updating this movie would be like updating Westside Story.

[@armedinbama]

@@deemoody1954 Are you seriously comparing this to a movie that won 11 Oscars? Nope. Not even in the same stratosphere. Thanks for replying, though.

[@josaialiavaa9836]

Agree this would be awesome to watch in an updated version as long as they don't change it like most movie updates these days

[@dragonfox2399]

I love that this was based on real life/events

[@KlemVaiphei]

I love it. The settings and the actings are all realistic. The Holy Spirit must have worked behind it and may still be with it. Halleluiah Amen.

[@ruthmiller1406]

And this film was the first time I'd heard of " Eric Estrada"!! Wow!

[@homeworshipwithmartyandamy7754]

Amen! God made a way through His Son, Jesus!

[@guillermogarcia4171]

I met Nicky Cruz a few times along with Pastor Sonny Arguinzony Jr. of Victory Outreach Ministries in La Puente California back in 1983 I heard bout the Cross and the Switchblade Film. I never saw it until now 2023. The film is original and quite outdated, but the message is the same; its all about our lord and savior Jesus christ. His word is the same, yesterday, today, and forever---Hebrews 13:8

[@blessinguzoechi9195]

Glory to God

[@jesussavesnyc]

The MauMaus & Chaplin Gangs was from Fort Greene Projects in downtown Brooklyn from 1957 till 1963…the jackets wasn’t red with 2 yellow M’s but it was black with 2 red M’s stitched on the back

[@rshutterbug47]

Great Movie

[@cedarpoplar]

Today and age things do seem to have gotten rougher. But, .. well, pray for those who are willing to head out and preach a Word that brings Hope.

[@lonelybro77]

Amen. Matthew 9:35-38

[@ruthmiller1406]

Wow! I thought he first met Nicky Cruz on street where Mr. Wilkerson was preaching! Walking right in middle of a deadly meeting with 2 deadliest gang's!!!

[@christopherpaul4698]

Run Baby Run

[@ET-sp8dy]

Well I had no idea this was a true story. For me as a 50s and 60s kid, I thought this was some kind of hokey morality film like Reefer Madness or even West Side Story, though the latter was a great song and dance film (the original Not the Remake -ugh). As a true story, at 30 minutes, pretty good so far. At least some professional actors in it unlike many Christian films. Thanks for making this available.

[@juliapom9115]

Treat yourself to the book "The Cross and the Switchblade" - it will impact your life, it impacted mine when I read it for the first time in 1975, although that was a long time ago, what is going on in the ghettoes is still the same and people like Wilkerson are still needed.

[@ruthsnyder4315]

It's nice to know that Nicky Cruz continued walking with the Lord. Google Nicky Cruz Ministry.

[@eshaanreza832]

I'm an atheist and this is a great movie

[@mikebrunolopez3633]

Jesus Christ Loves You

[@ChristSkindedbabyEli]

Nicky Cruz testimony too real

[@ruthmiller1406]

I came across a video of the real Nicky Cruz.....where he talks in detail how he first resisted preacher's message.....but God wouldn't leave Nicky alone..... Nicky finally came around and came to Christ..... completely turned around...then he had the opportunity to go back to his birthplace & brought his Only family came to Jesus! Hallelujah!!!

[@JohanDebruin-uk5po]

A good movie God loves you

[@staffride]

I miss this kind of Christianity

[@user-kr8pt4iu6g]

Which is why a man by the name of Joe Crews started the missionary group called Amazing Facts after becoming. a pastor of a church in California. and now others have also learned to truth of the gospel and the live of Christ and follow the Ten Commandments. Amen. ❤️🌈🙏🌎🎶

[@ItzB-1037]

When I was in jail I read this book it’s great update this movie to current version

[@catherinemening1126]

Thanks God for the movie I like it and torching til I cry at the end for happiness that's chillds of God won the glory of god's loves Àmen 🙏 🙏🙏

[@J316-18]

40:00 It is a nice preaching, I whish there were the Gospel said also.

[@LETTO2366]

nice

[@iancockburn9918]

Great film showing salvation. Its years since ive seen it about gang warfare, 1 minister, God and salvation. The mau maus, if my memory serves me right were an African tribe.

[@lonelybro77]

cop: You're not preaching here, we've got enough trouble. Lol

[@nwakaegookeke445]

I read the book

[@nnieves51]

Why make it over, just release it, share it into the media. I just shated it on my f.b. news feed .

[@lawrencemorrison7183]

People get served what they deserve. Don't perturb or disturb, of all the nerve.

[@user-ip5cd4lv8u]

Shame it was ruined by all the ads.

[@74Spirit1]

OG Jesus Revolution

[@OverYou-tr5ok]

I'm not one, but atheists have said, "nothing about this movie is true" On the other hand, those who used to be atheist will have a different say about it.

[@glendarjolley3171]

They will say that about anything.

[@L777.G]

Jesus saves

[@pamday7975]

😊

[@mikebrunolopez3633]

Jesus Christ Is Lord

[@lawrencemorrison7183]

I think that boy ends up in the Green Mile ect..could be wrong.

[@user-zb5io8rg8w]

Why do they just want to fight?

[@dellasimmons]

turf, they want the turf, the area, the ground , want to rule the turf

[@user-zb5io8rg8w]

@deliasimmons thank you but I just do not understand the turf thing I guess you had to be there. God bless you.

[@EndTimesDiscipleX]

❤️ I love this man!❤️ He is the greatest preacher who ever lived. Charles Spurgeon was good, but David Wilkerson was better.

[@lonelybro77]

comparisons are unbiblical. See 1Corinthians ch. 1

[@robertgautreau4573]

The book is better, more detail love how the girl that shot up heroine had no effects. God said no I need you.

[@breekolean2758]

Remember going to the Wilkerson crusade back in the day

[@angloaust1575]

Many people are saved without advertising it No respect of persons With God!

[@lonelybro77]

Advertising?

[@angloaust1575]

Making movie about one person's salvation Over dramatised and money making!

[@lonelybro77]

​@@angloaust1575 first of all, did you read the book? Have you followed David Wilkerson's life and ministry? It's about a man putting his faith into action, leaving his comfort zone (an easy country life), to preach the gospel in NYC. It was never about $, or 'one man'. Any monies go to saving addicts through Teen Challenge. Feeling educated yet?? What are YOU doing for the Lord and his kingdom??

[@donmcc6573]

What?

[@cynthiarosas8214]

Everyone needs salvation here are the words of salvation please forgive me jesus im a sinner come into my heart and save me from my sin I no that you are the savior and I no that you died for me on calvary and I no that God raise you from the dead and you are alive and I thankyou for your salvation in Jesus holy name amen and its important to always ask for forgiveness every night and hope you come in my email im grateful

[@ecurbyy]

Being that i'm from Chicago, around that time period this movie is wrong in so many ways.

[@sharonhaley3169]

Please say why

[@taihinatamar2736]

The movie is not about Chicago, and when you state something is wrong, you need to back it up with facts.

[@ruthsnyder4315]

google Nicky Cruz Ministry.

[@beardedloon77]

This film and story are set in the Fort Greene housing project, Brooklyn, New York, in 1953-1957, specifically Nicky lived at 54 Fort Greene place. And factually speaking if you're from Chicago in that era you really can't comment that it's all wrong, for the simple fact you have no experience of that city during that period. Chicago in the 50s and New York in the 50s had similarities but you can't say one was just like the other.

[@jecs2123]

Both New York and Chicago had their Bishop gangs. The Bishops and Mau Mau were big NYC gangs. The Mau Mau's numbered 1,000 strong. This is only a movie based on that time period and focuses on the preacher David Wilkerson, Nicky Cruz, and the power of God to change lives. Wilkerson is no longer alive but Nicky Cruz is. He shares his testimony on several KZbin sites. Wilkerson was the pastor of Times Square Pulpit church.

[@colonalklink14]

David Wilkerson had another gospel. He talked grace through faith but.... Jesus is Lord God Almighty clothed in unsinful humanity and He is the author of *eternal life* to all who trust Him alone for salvation. Jesus paid for all the sins of all the world at the cross (past, present, and future). That payment is put to your account when you have believed on Christ alone for salvation. This means that saving repentance is realizing that you are a sinner deserving of God's just punishment in Hell and turn (repent) from whatever you trusted in before, if indeed you trusted in anything; to trusting in the person and finished work of Christ alone for salvation.

[@lonelybro77]

Right, he preached all that (basic), and so much more! Example: America's Last Call 1998, writing of the economic crash 10 yrs before the fact... that's one of many. I exalt not the man, but the God he loved and served...amid great, continual trials. 2 Timothy ch. 3

[@donmcc6573]

He preached the true gospel of Jesus Christ.

[@colonalklink14]

@@donmcc6573 He added works to the gospel message.

[@yngclothing]

I don’t like the profanity. David Wilkerson should have done better

[@justin10292000]

I don't like it either, but Wilkerson doesn't curse, and it keeps it grittier and more realistic. The actual real-life cursing was much worse!

[@yngclothing]

@@justin10292000 I’m sure people in the Bible days cursed but the Bible doesn’t record it once. It’s not necessary to capture profane statements when you can get the point across without it

[@bigredx6243]

👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

[@lonelybro77]

That bad, huh,? Well, it ain't Warriors, nor is it trying to be. Are you getting the message it conveys? Of God's love for YOU??