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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film is so powerful - prepare to be deeply moved! Real life account of David Wilkerson, preacher to the gangs who meets up with Nicky Cruz - warlord of one of the worst gangs who terrorized the streets of New York.
You can tell it was filmed on a low budget, but this doesn't detract from the film.
Emotions of characters range from fear, guilt, anger, bitterness, hate, rage to forgiveness & a love that overcomes it all.
Special features include a look at David Wilkerson's work today on the streets, featuring some of the projects that have been set up.
A film that will inspire & challenge!
Billy Graham Presents: The Climb [2002] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
You can tell it was filmed on a low budget, but this doesn't detract from the film.
Emotions of characters range from fear, guilt, anger, bitterness, hate, rage to forgiveness & a love that overcomes it all.
Special features include a look at David Wilkerson's work today on the streets, featuring some of the projects that have been set up.
A film that will inspire & challenge!
Billy Graham Presents: The Climb [2002] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a fantastic DVD.
It is a gripping story, and has the added bonus of being true!
I used it as part of an RME course in a secondary school, and the kids (who have a variety of special needs) became TOTALLY engrossed in it. They remembered a lot of the details even several weeks later (which doesn't usually happen).
It links closely to the PSE curriculum as well, showing the devasting impact that drugs can have on a person's life. It also provides a great message of hope through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
I chose not to show the first 30 minutes as I felt a couple of the scenes would not be suitable, but it did made good sense from where we picked it up.
I would highly recommend the DVD.
It is a gripping story, and has the added bonus of being true!
I used it as part of an RME course in a secondary school, and the kids (who have a variety of special needs) became TOTALLY engrossed in it. They remembered a lot of the details even several weeks later (which doesn't usually happen).
It links closely to the PSE curriculum as well, showing the devasting impact that drugs can have on a person's life. It also provides a great message of hope through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
I chose not to show the first 30 minutes as I felt a couple of the scenes would not be suitable, but it did made good sense from where we picked it up.
I would highly recommend the DVD.
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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
The Cross and the Switchblade
23 Feb 2000
I've heard about this show before, and just watched it, and plan on watching it again before the night is out!
This movie is great. I expected to be let down, but it moved me like few other films have. It tells the story of God's love through a Christian witness like no other modern film that I've seen. Based on a real life story, it stars Pat Boone and Eric Estrada (who also starred in the television show Chips). This is a classic.
Don't be fooled by the above review. This has nothing to do with the world's morality, and everything to do about the love that God shows to save men.
This film was made in 1969, and may seem a bit dated in how it presents gang violence, but it presents it like the other, secular, films of that era, and quite frankly is like a long overdue breath of fresh air after watching the nth gang and detective shows of the 60s and 70s. Finally, something REAL.
It is also not surprising that the networks will not air this film, and therefore you will need to buy it. While the networks continue to promote witchcraft, a sequel to this movie was made. Nicky Cruz, the gang member who was saved in this movie tells his own story in "Run, Baby, Run" -- his family was involved in the occult and witchcraft. Another movie and another needed breath of fresh air.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Inspiring!
22 Aug 2000
Both Pat Boone (Debbie's dad and known for his infamous No More Mr. Nice Guy CD) and especially Erik Estrada do a fine job acting in this one! The music is a little dated, but that's not the point of the movie. The highlight is seeing the respectable preacher turn around the hearts of many hardened gang members. It has its funny scenes as well, like the girl singing the song and the gang members taunt her. Most of all, it's an inspiring movie based on a true story. The Lord works in mysterious ways and anybody's life can change for the better!
25 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Dramatic, vivid, and very highly recommended viewing
16 July 2003
Format:DVD
The Cross And The Switchblade is the special anniversary edition DVD, which was digitally restored from the original 35mm negative. This is the now classic story of how the life-changing message of Jesus Christ gave a gang leader the inspiration and opportunity to transform his violent life into something better. Reaching out to the hopes and fears of young folks everywhere, The Cross And The Switchblade is dramatic, vivid, and very highly recommended viewing. This 105 minutes, fully color DVD production is enhanced with extra features including 8 language tracks, English sub-titles, commentary by writer/director Don Murray and associate producer Dr. A. Kenneth Curtis, actor biographies, and more.
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