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Cross of Fire
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Cross of Fire

1989-11-05 · 200 min / episode · ★ 6.6

Drama · Crime

Cross of Fire is a 1989 American television mini-series based on the horrific rape and murder of Madge Oberholtzer by D.C. Stephenson, a highly successful leader of the Indiana branch of the Ku Klux Klan. It was originally shown in two parts. In syndication, it is shown as a television movie.

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Production companies
Leonard Hill Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

John HeardJohn HeardDavid 'D.C.' Stephenson
Mel HarrisMel HarrisMadge Oberholtzer
David MorseDavid MorseClell Henry
George DzundzaGeorge DzundzaBoyd Gurley
Donald MoffatDonald MoffatGeorge Oberholtzer
Kim HunterKim HunterMrs. Oberholtzer
Keith SzarabajkaKeith SzarabajkaEarl Klinck
Dakin MatthewsDakin MatthewsHiram Evans
William SchallertWilliam SchallertReverend
Dion AndersonDion AndersonSen. Monroe
Buzz BartonMayor of Addis

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