The read
The series ran 1 season across 2 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
7 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 2 ep1989 |
Key crew
- William GoldsteinOriginal Music Composer
- Paul WendkosDirector
- Robert CraisWriter
Cast
- John HeardDavid 'D.C.' Stephenson
- Mel HarrisMadge Oberholtzer
- David MorseClell Henry
- George DzundzaBoyd Gurley
- Donald MoffatGeorge Oberholtzer
- Kim HunterMrs. Oberholtzer
- Keith SzarabajkaEarl Klinck
- Dakin MatthewsHiram Evans
- William SchallertReverend
- Dion AndersonSen. Monroe
- Buzz BartonMayor of Addis
Stills
Themes
ku klux klanindiana, usaindianapolisbased on true storyracismrape and murdercorrupt politicianmurder trial1920s