Cross and the Switchblade (1970) | Full Movie | Pat Boone | Erik Estrada | Jacqueline Giroux

The change in the life of notorious gang leader Nicky Cruz, as shown in the film, proved to be wonderfully lasting and real.
Although the original events depicted in this classic from the drug infested, gang dominated streets happened over thirty years ago, the life-changing solution that David Wilkerson brought to desperate lives was just beginning. The beat goes on. The change in the life of notorious gang leader Nicky Cruz, as shown in the film, proved to be wonderfully lasting and real. Nicky continues today to reach young people around the world with the same life-changing message of the gospel of Jesus Christ that delivered him from violence and despair. And what about the skinny preacher, David Wilkerson, who braved the meanest streets of New York to tell desperate and drug crazed youth that there was a better way? Now, three decades later, his ministry based in Times Square that is still changing lives and offering genuine hope to countless souls who had given up on life. 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.
Director: Don Murray
Writers: Don Murray, James Bonnet
Starring: Pat Boone, Erik Estrada, Jacqueline Giroux

[@darryl3422]

I gave my life to Jesus Christ after reading the book and this movie is great

[@padajsiloinepravdo6299]

I gave my life to Satan after watching this film . HAIL SATAN !

[@user-gg4mg1mf7u]

From the book my first time to jail in 78 give my life to Christ in the 80s in prison thank you Mr Wilkerson Mr Cruz Amen

[@TheKatiefinn]

I'm looking for the book..

[@glendagaskin151]

I’m 78 years old and my sister took me to see this. A powerful informative for our children.

[@rosamadera-jp4xy]

Amen 🙏🤍🕊️

[@jcam783]

Used to go to Times Square Church and heard David Wilkerson speak many years ago . Also heard Nicky Cruz speak as well . Jesus Is Lord !

[@PaulFarmer2]

This book changed my family forever.

[@petrofskiwilliams8360]

It took me 43 years to finally watch this movie my brother and his friends raved about back in the late 70s. The movie was very inspiring with hope, perseverance, patience and of course Faith. I would say this Christian intervention is more needed then ever now.

[@jassy151]

Heard about the movie from church and watched it today. No regrets. Literally cried. Beautiful movie that I would love to experience again. A great recommendation to friends and family.

[@2timothy477]

The power of God's Word is immeasurable! Amazing movie. Steven.

[@marycooper8385]

Excellent movie powerful message God's word is truly awesome and inspiring he loves us

[@popupeasel6345]

I watched this as a kid- may be a little too young. It really hits hard as an adult. God is so good! All things are possible and this is a fantastic reminder! Thanks for uploading on KZbin.

[@florenciafigueroa6455]

This movie is from true events and can still make a Great impact on our youth of today2023🙏✝️

[@1995jags11]

They need to remake this movie for the days we are living in now, more intense and heart felt. Hope this will happen. Good movie. I have watched this when I was a kid. We need more movies like this.

[@1995jags11]

@setapart2879 please explain yourself?

[@donmcc6573]

It's a true story. It only exists in one time period.

[@ME-jg8lo]

Even if it's a true story, I totally get what youre saying & 100% agree & we do need more like this.

[@myopinion104]

Yes, definitely needs a remake.

[@RoseDenver-sr2vp]

Yes we want true stories, not made up ones......& not lies, that's fr sure.

[@christianbluesman]

I read this story when I was a young teenager. Loved it. And very glad it got turned into a movie

[@MustardSeedZine]

Wow. Legendary. I go to Times Square Church from time to time (founder by David Wilkerson aka “Preacher”) and it’s so cool to learn this is how it all started. And it’s clear how it is continuing so strong and authentically in The Lord to this day! ❤✝️☝️

[@closetogod5010]

A true story and it's shows the power of the gospel

[@Cleo59103]

Not by might nor by power, but by my spirit says the Lord of Hosts... Zech 4:6...This book touched my life and I have never looked back...

[@cherrysantos607]

Hearing the voice of GOD and Obey its a blessing, because to win the lost and bring into GOD kingdom...Hallelujah!!! I'm so bless for GOD nothing impossible to him, to change life. Glory to GOD

[@PrincessEms-rm1yt]

Known about this movie from the early 90s. First time watching the movie today brought tears, thankfulness, appreciation for the gospel/Jesus and all the good hearted preachers, labourers that have layed their lives down so that , hurting, addicted, hopeless, anger, unloving, bitter, people can know the true forgiving, hopeful, love, true caring, Lord Jesus, the Father and Holy Spirit. Powerful!

[@douglasphillips24]

Thank you Lord Jesus for this blessed movie bringing memories of my childhood such a beautiful blessing remembering watching this in a town hall that our church took us too. I always remember those beautiful times to be alive . Praise Jesus Christ from who all blessings flow.

[@pinkie724]

Amazing grace of God. Watched this when i was a teenager in the sixtes. More impact on me now I'm in my seventies. Wonderful ❤

[@deborahmandra2745]

I used to consume missionary stories when I was a kid. ( we had a big church library) This was one of the first I read. I was too young to understand that kind of love that would willingly choose personal danger / death , but I was willing to let The Lord Jesus Christ teach me… I used to walk to high school with a heroine addict So many times the words of Dave Wilkerson would come rolling in just when I needed them…

[@andreareid6799]

It is such an amazing movie based on a true story. Power of the Gospel. Amen 🙏😇💯🙏

[@philomenamensah8987]

God bless Mr. Wilkerson

[@richkurzweil6982]

Thank you for uploading this great movie.

[@elenachiu8525]

Blessed be his faith and courage! May God save more souls through Lord Jesus Christ! Amen

[@jhope9860]

to david wilkerson 👄 you are missed see you on the other side

[@SELAHPAUSE]

I still shed tears watching this

[@johnfoster4244]

I do too

[@davidmichael6552]

Awesome movie ❤️❤️

[@vanzrox1]

Love the book! -> 'Run Baby Run' 'The Cross and The Switchblade' too :)

[@AlA-ok5jh]

Nicky Cruz also had a book Satan on the Loose & a short film with same title. Both book & film warned about dangers of the occult & reality of satanic evil spirits. The answer Jesus the Christ.

[@nataemungin3583]

I want the love of Christ to fill me completely

[@beardedloon77]

I wish nickys movie 'a thousand pieces' the screen adaptation of his book 'run baby run' had the funding to be made. The story of redemption an good triumphing over evil in the heart of a stone cold gang banger, has more relevance today than it did even in the 50s 60s 70s an onward. Teenagers are more lost today in every way than at any other time in our history. I speak as a very bad ex gang leader, our kids need help.

[@mrmcallum]

Yes, and it starts, in _our_ hearts.

[@theonlyone8240]

Nicky Cruz about a month ago had an interview and his book run baby run are making a film from it

[@lizh1988]

Run Baby Run is on this channel, I think it's three years old.

[@leahcoye4750]

“Where’s the weapon?” Hands him the Sword (the Bible)👏👏👏👏

[@minhthunguyendang9900]

Man uses might and power from his self-made laws to subdue man. THE LORD USES HIS SPIRIT TO SAVE man. Zechariah 4 : 6

[@Mike_The_1950s_Historian]

Cool to see this up on You Tube. I just wish the filmmakers, Don Murray and star Pat Boone (who was the driving force behind the making of the film version) kept the 1958 setting that the actual events took place in, instead of updating the setting to the then-contemporary 1970s. Oh well...

[@gaylesbeautycorner1996]

I'm not religious in any way but I love this movie ❤

[@micaelatoledo2107]

As much as you love this film, it doesnt even come close to God's love for you. If you watched this it's because He is calling you, and he wants to change your life just as he changed Nicky's.

[@davidmichael6552]

Praise God❤️❤️❤️

[@EddiXP]

Read this book in teen challenge almost 20 yrs ago. Along with watching the movie. Man

[@FRN2013]

My son is going through Teen Challenge now. Great ministry!

[@jc4life892]

Love this movie

[@roychoo8307]

Amen!

[@matthewaustin9790]

Romans 10:9 Old KJV 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

[@denicehopkins1315]

GREAT MOVIE

[@th...........7793]

God is still at work! He will not give up on you!

[@iawy8264]

Awesome 👍

[@karenwise4176]

WOW...Glory to God ♥

[@jedchristy6182]

Praise Jesus!

[@saanzacs]

"If he could reach you, he could reach anybody"

[@SB-kq3td]

Remembering watching this movie at our local park in Los Angeles along with the family. Some scenes I remember. So long ago, but I remember eating popcorn till I got sick.

[@user-gu2iq4sm4d]

Touching 😌

[@chrissoong455]

If you can find the book read it.

[@djsilva7178]

Excelente filme, belo testemunho.

[@JustMe-h8v]

I read the book many years ago but I’ve never seen the movie

[@Bunny-8889]

Wonderful ministry and all true story Rev David Wilkerson and his worst hard case that is an Evangelist Nicky Cruz, his story is called Run Baby Run ❤🙏

[@lizh1988]

It's a movie on this same channel, free of course. About three years old, but probably easy to find.

[@susanm200]

God is amazing!

[@Pedro-bu8xd]

great movie

[@DonByronDukeoftheArctic]

I remember watching this at the drive-in movie theater.

[@jondstewart]

I always thought David Wilkerson was a bit of a square and lived a sheltered life growing up, but he had a burning passion getting people saved to know Christ. I didn’t agree with him on everything, but he did what he thought was right and succeeded. Yes, this movie is pretty cheesy and cliched and Erik Estrada playing a gang member as well. But it’s still uplifting.

[@po9318]

Does anyone know the name of that song that the Hispanic girl Mary sang before running from the stage? It was SO beautiful, I MUST find it and listen to it.

[@francisbutlay1785]

PRAISE GOD AMEN

[@freddiereagan6705]

Wow

[@davidcash1801]

THIS WAS VERY GOOD VIDEO GOD NO IS GOOD

[@frankdeleon4209]

Love the sketch courtroom artist

[@deboritaanna]

Its A COOL MOVIE TO SHOW TWEENS IN SCHOOL

[@hatednyc]

4:03 Before everyone had a camera at all times, this violation of your civil rights was commonplace. Toss up is you’ve bugged yourself with a personal listening device and camera “they” can access at any time. 1984, thy time is here.

[@garyball1587]

I'm talking about my step-parent Dave Toms at Broadway Presbyterian Church at the time of this with Reverend McKenzie

[@joemoschetta1541]

even though their gang members at least they look presentable ,sorry to see how society turned trash

[@ne7270]

Some things are unjustifiable

[@garyball1587]

Zip gun switchblade strap with bolts and we will always there but then again you were never there at the time you would want to be and God was there at no time they will listen and also my father on the other side you keep the people together and love the Lord Jesus Christ

[@padajsiloinepravdo6299]

1 Samuel 18:25-30 “25Saul replied, “Say to David, ‘The king desires no other dowry but a hundred Philistine foreskins as revenge on his enemies.’ ” But Saul intended to cause David’s death at the hands of the Philistines. 26When the servants reported these terms to David, he was pleased to become the king’s son-in-law. Before the wedding day arrived, 27David and his men went out and killed two hundred Philistines. He brought their foreskins and presented them as payment in full to become the king’s son-in-law. Then Saul gave his daughter Michal to David in marriage. 28When Saul realized that the LORD was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David, 29he grew even more afraid of David. So from then on Saul was David’s enemy. .” so inspirational 😢

[@joanrachelcarstens5074]

Jesus Christ the same yesterday today and forever ,He still does the same soul saving mirecals today if we call upon His Name

[@ellobofenix4397]

25:16 En las Olas Inmensas embravecido mar, asalta de mi alma la pobre embarcación. De rodillas a Cristo clamé y el huracán, ¡Deshecho fue al Instante a la voz de Dios! Es Cristo la roca, el ancla de mi fé. Los males, lamentos y Ayes de temor terminan por siempre con mi supremo Rey. Es Jesucristo mi refugio

[@DiscipleofChristJesus411]

The sheer amount of ads, wow.

[@ne7270]

Why didn't the preacher pick up the elderly man ?????? I don't get it it's past my age group

[@angloaust1575]

Salvation is given to all kinds of sinners Altho the arminian john Wesley never gave altar calls He left it to God to do the saving!

[@jesussavesnyc]

The MauMaus Jacket wasn’t Red with 2 Yellow M’s on the back…The Original 1950’s MauMaus Jacket was Black With 2 M’s in Red Stitched on the back

[@eshaanreza832]

Don't forget that the jacket was made of black leather: a material that was feared in the 1950s. They also got the footwear wrong, after the war tapered slacks with pointed tip shoes.

[@pedrocortez18]

What Christians used to be before Trump and the GOP

[@llschnitz]

@@pedrocortez18 Abortion-loving, illegal alien promoting democrats.

[@lizh1988]

Probably the red and yellow look more colorful, typical movie inconsistency.

[@petelarosa282]

CHRIST is the ONLY WAY to heaven 💔🙏.

[@ne7270]

Justice or revenge

[@jojomourad4936]

Is there is part 2

[@davida3482]

No

[@lizh1988]

It's a true story, so you can look for David Wilkerson's sermons online, prophecies even, a few. Also I think his son or son in law wrote a book about him.

[@ne7270]

To young to not work labor jobs that are necessties

[@jojomourad4936]

What is the name of the movie of nickey

[@jamescoelectric]

Run Baby Run

[@cherrysantos607]

I was cry of joy, GOD is soooo good in the life of Nicky, Jeremy ah 32:26 I Am the GOD of all flesh; is there anything too hard for me to do?

[@josh-og8co]

I love david wilkerson. Carter, Conlin. Time square church, New York... Great pastor's. And pastor Tim...

[@ne7270]

Great now they got the weapons and the money to feed there troop

[@TheCloudek]

Keep improving your talents and seek God; He loves you and created you for great things. "10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.". Ephesians 2:10. Read, please: Romans 10:8-13.

[@SarahGarcia-iz7ok]

Pas en français 😔 dommage

[@rafaelm.2056]

I got suckered into attending this movie back in the 70's. I lived in a poor part of town and there were posters about a free movie. Had I known it was a hard core religious proselytizing movie, myself and a lot of people wouldn't have gone to see it. If the pastor went out of his way to conceal the nature of the movie then why trust religious figures at all? It was a true bait and switch. There was an uncomfortable moment when the pastor asked the members of the audience to go up to the stage and give their souls to Christ. Me and the others were mortified at being put on the spot. I'll never forget how I was manipulated into going to this terrible movie.

[@rafaelm.2056]

@@setapart2879 I’m an atheist. It was totally inappropriate.

[@ephraimdavies7392]

@@rafaelm.2056 inappropriate to do what? Solve your issues by bringing you to God?

[@rafaelm.2056]

@@ephraimdavies7392 If it means by deceit then it's very inappropriate. I should be the one to make an informed decision.

[@ephraimdavies7392]

@@rafaelm.2056 it wasn't deceit, it was a means to help people who don't like coming around Jesus, the same way the world deceives people to believe things that are not true. Do you dream Rafael?

[@rafaelm.2056]

@@ephraimdavies7392 A lot of us are content without God. At the time I was offended that a decision was made for me and deception was used. As I got older I found out that deceit, manipulation, and lies are part of the toolkit that religious people use quite often.

[@ne7270]

The victims do care

[@michaelnitsch4431]

Can you devoured the Bible as a Hungry Man devours food

[@garyball1587]

Problem all the way she gets $5 he can go for free but then again you know that you want to make a little profit yourself so you only give her four

[@debbiewheatley]

Terry Wheatley

[@isaacmonterrosa4657]

In real the mau maus and bishope were in peace

[@lizh1988]

The book is probably much more accurate.

[@GoldenLane210]

sticking out ur gyat for the rizzler, your so phanom tax, your so skibiddy

[@mrmcallum]

With the world and its, "messed up" attitudes and values needed, needs and will need a, "messiah". Jesus Christ is real. He becomes an intermediary to the father God when we accept Him as the one who paid the fine, for our sins. We then can get baptized, showing God and mankind that we mean business.

[@mrmcallum]

My dad used to give me quizzical answers when I asked about love. "Lurve" he would say, was, "overrated" apparently. When I watched this movie, the preacher talking about love - is what did it for me. I watched police in Hong Kong pulling the hair of Triads with .45 pistols, thinking: "Hah. They've got 'em now!" (they were tipped-off, right next to where my dad worked). There's so much we can learn in life. We had better learn, how to do what is right - not wrong.

[@lestherp.7934]

5:21 john lenon

[@isaacmonterrosa4657]

Cristianos en camisilla???

[@Berzilla]

is that Morpheus before the Matrix ?? also pretty bad acting and music ..we got to rumble..na na na .....hahaha

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[@apostlepaul8468]

TEEN CHALLENGE!!!!!!-

[@ne7270]

My new job commentator un paid because I'm a woman now that is a big lie I'm not doing anything for free

[@gordonhaire9206]

Pat Boone? No thank you. He was a pretty semi-talented crooner, and one of the clean-cut white boys who nearly killed rock'n'roll in the early 60s. Zero acting talent. He can only play himself.

[@fredyscanlan]

I was shown this film in primary school in London in the mid 80’s. It sparked my interest in gang culture in a huge way:)