The powerful, truelife story of pastor david wilkersons crusading outreach to the gangs of new york city in 1958. The main characters of this christian, non fiction story are. For the first time, al hartleys comics are available. Crusading minister gets involved in the lives of members of a new. With pat boone, erik estrada, jacqueline giroux, jo ann robinson. The film was based on a nonfiction book of the same name, the cross and the switchblade. The cross and the switchblade sample script theater scripts. Apr 29, 2011 the cross and the switchblade was made into a feature film of that name, released in 1970. He was the founder of the addiction recovery program teen challenge, and founding pastor of the nondenominational times square church in new york city wilkersons widely distributed sermons, such as a call to anguish, are known for being direct. He wrote more than 30 books, including the bestselling the cross and the switchblade and. Henry bowers from it starts off with an ordinary buck folding knife before losing it and getting a switchblade from the titular big bad. The cross and the switchblade is undeniably a great film, but for me the most inspiring parts of the dvd are the extra features of this particular edition. Officer jim police officer acting as security at the modern teen challenge rally age 2540.
Starring erik estrada and pat boone, this edition features dvd extras, including nicky cruzs testimony. He was the founder of the addiction recovery program teen challenge, and founding pastor of the nondenominational times square church in new york city. The cross and the switchblade full movie spanish youtube. The cross and the switchblade 1970 plot summary imdb. Nicky cruz has written two autobiographies, run baby run, with jamie buckingham 1968, and soul obsession, with frank martin 2005. The cross and the switchblade is a 1970 crime film starring pat boone as david wilkerson and erik estrada as nicky cruz, the teen gang member whose life was. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english a jovehbj book. The cross and the switchblade dvd, 2001 for sale online ebay. A young preacher from the pennsylvania hills comes t. A minister who left his small town church to go to new york city relates his experiences working with street gang members accessrestricteditem. David wilkerson in bringing god to rival black and puerto rican gangs in new york city. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
The story of how team challenge got its inspiration and its start. Countless souls have since been saved, proving that nothing can stand in the way of gods grace. Wilkerson and erik estrada, in his first film appearance, as a member. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Armed with his faith, david wilkerson hit the streets of new york city to bring tough love and gods word to dangerous gangs. Israel narvaez committed his life to god and wrote a book called.
The book and the adapted film the cross and the switchblade and biography run baby run document the life of its most famous leader nicky cruz. They were the toughest, most hopeless kids that new york city had to offergang members, drug addicts, runaways, and prostitutes. The cross and the switchblade cleveland press may 15, 1971 the cross and the switchblade is based on the experiences of rev. The first edition of the novel was published in 1963, and was written by david wilkerson. Crusading minister gets involved in the lives of members of a new york city street gang. The cross and the switchblade bulk, wholesale bookpal. The cross and the switchblade official trailer crossflix youtube.
Their name was derived from the mau mau uprising in kenya. The cross and the switchblade dvd, 2001 for sale online. David wilkerson quotes author of the cross and the switchblade. The cross and the switchblade by david wilkerson author john sherrill author. You kids probably dont remember the cross and the switchblade,a 1970 faithbased film that leaned heavily on west side story for its setting, pat boone and erik estrada as its preacher and gangbangers, and every movie billy graham ever made for its story arc. With pat boone, erik estrada, jacqueline giroux, joann robinson. He wrote more than 30 books, including the bestselling the cross and the switchblade and knowing god by name. This isnt, like many of our subjects, a nobudget botch job perpetrated by hacks. The cross and the switchblade is a compelling, true story about an average small town preacher, david wilkerson, who goes to new york city because of a drawing in time magazine. It propelled momentum forward for christian films and christian film concepts to be brought forth. How faith and courage prevails over evil and drug abuse through the power of the holy spirit. Nicky cruz wrote a book about his experiences called run baby run.
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. Watch cross and the switchblade online vimeo on demand on. The cross and the switchblade is a biographical book written by pastor david wilkerson with john and elizabeth sherrill, published by random house in 1963. The cross and the switchblade is david wilkersons account of his evangelism work among gang members. David wilkerson, a christian and small town preacher from pennsylvania, felt a strong urge from god to go and help the boys and gangs in new york city. The cross and the switchblade sample script theater. Apr 08, 2014 although the original events depicted in this classic from the drug infested, gang dominated streets happened over thirty years ago, the lifechanging solution that david wilkerson brought to.
Gwen and i worked hard in philipsburg, and we had a certain kind of success. It was a heartrending, crushing account of his early life and the people who. The tale of gangs drugs and violence was very popular in filmhouses across the nation. First published in 1962, and republished in 1983 with an author epilogue updating the original text, the cross and the switchblade is the memoir of a smalltown preachers adventures helping troubled teens in new york city. Although the events depicted in this classic happened over 40 years ago, the life changing solution that david wilkerson brought to desperate. Cross and the switchblade 1972 updated on august 18, 2003 by ken begg 1 comment. Its about this time that he graduates from just a crazed bully to a truly homicidal axcrazy maniac. The cross and the switchblade is a 1970 crime film starring pat boone as david wilkerson and erik estrada as nicky cruz, the teen gang member whose life. Although the events depicted in this classic happened over 40 years ago, the lifechanging solution that david wilkerson brought to desperate lives was just beginning. It was a pretty little fiveroom pink bungalow with a view of the hills out one side and the white cross of the church out the other. Victor is a similar tale of a puerto rican gangbangerdrug dealers redemption thanks to an inner city preacher. 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.
The cross and the switchblade pat boone erik estrada jacqueline giroux 1970 the rev. The cross and the switchblade quotes by david wilkerson. Dec, 2016 enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Ralph heroin addict, desperate for money and suicidal. Editions of the cross and the switchblade by david wilkerson. Based on a true story, david wilkerson pat boone is the smalltown preacher who gets caught in the shadows of a crimeridden neighborhood in new york city. The cross and the switchblade by david wilkerson, john. He has also written several books with a christian theme, including the corruptors 1974, the magnificent three 1976, and destined to win 1991. Introduce a new generation to this timeless bestseller. The cross and the switchblade is a compelling, true story about an average small town preacher, david wilkerson, who goes. The cross and the switchblade is david wilkersons account of his evangelism work among gang members henry bowers from it starts off with an ordinary buck folding knife before losing it and getting a switchblade from the titular big bad.
Until a young rural pastor from pennsylvania arrived on their turf and started preaching the message of gods love and forgiveness on the street corners. The cross and the switchblade was made into a feature film of that name, released in 1970. Pdf the cross and the switchblade book by david wilkerson. David wilkerson pat boone works with a juvenile delinquent erik estrada and his gang in a new york slum. Jan 06, 2019 although the events depicted in this classic happened over 40 years ago, the lifechanging solution that david wilkerson brought to desperate lives was just beginning. When reverend david wilkerson meets nicky, a juvenile delinquent whos deeply involved with a nyc gang, he hopes to encourage the young man. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. The cross and the switchblade official trailer crossflix. Cruzs conversion was depicted in the 1970 film the cross and the switchblade starring erik estrada as cruz and. The cross and the switchblade is still one of the most inspiring and heartrending books that i have ever read, it was even better the second time around. Discover how one mans faith and loving commitment to rescue young people mired. The cross and the switchblade by david wilkerson goodreads.
Although the original events depicted in this classic from the drug infested, gang dominated streets happened over thirty years ago, the lifechanging solution that david wilkerson brought to. The most powerful extra was a film clip of the real nicky cruz telling his story at an evangelistic outreach. Cruzs conversion was depicted in the 1970 film the cross and the switchblade starring erik estrada as cruz and pat boone as david wilkerson. Told by his son, gary, this miraculous story of the man who founded the drugrehabilitation organization teen challenge and the 8,000member times square church will inspire you to serve the least of these. In 1958, pentecostal pastor david wilkerson of assemblies of god is touched by an article in life magazine about seven teenagers who are members of a criminal gang. Its about this time that he graduates from just a crazed bully to a truly homicidal axcrazy maniac switchblades are very common among the gangs in the.
The picture has a great deal of sincerity about it and is notable for its dealings with a religious theme. Although the original events depicted in this classic from the drug infested, gang dominated streets happened over thirty years ago, the. The cross and the switchblade 1970 the cross and the. The cross and the switchblade cast of characters in order of appearance linda strong of faith, she volunteers at a modern teen challenge center age 1825. David ray wilkerson may 19, 1931 april 27, 2011 was an american christian evangelist, best known for his book the cross and the switchblade. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability.
The cross and the switchblade 9780515090253 by david r. Their name was derived from the mau mau uprising in kenya nicky cruz wrote a book about his experiences called run baby run. The cross and the switchblade 1970 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Watch cross and the switchblade online vimeo on demand. The cross and the switchblade is a 1970 crime film starring pat boone as david wilkerson and erik estrada as nicky cruz, the teen gang member whose life was transformed by wilkersons ministry. Although the original events depicted in this classic from the drug infested, gang dominated streets happened over thirty years ago, the lifechanging solution.
The cross and the switchblade by david wilkerson was a inspiring true story from the 60s that kept me engaged and wanting to read more. Mar 18, 2018 the cross and the switchblade by david wilkerson was a inspiring true story from the 60s that kept me engaged and wanting to read more. Watch the cross and the switchblade full movie free online. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 176 pages and is available in paperback format. Wilkerson, david, sherrill, john, sherrill, elizabeth. The cross and the switchblade 1970 rotten tomatoes. Mau maus was the name of a 1950s street gang in new york city. Its not another limping reiteration of some genre thats been flogged to death. Called to serve the desperate teens of new yorks gangridden, druginfested streets, young country preacher david wilkerson started one of americas most successful drug rehab programs.