Summaries

Based on a true story, a migrant teen from Puerto Rico is forced to survive the dark streets of 1962 Brooklyn. Enslaved by the power of gangs and the addiction of heroin, he must find faith and freedom before he destroys his family and himself.—Anonymous

A mother's love. A son's rebellion. The faith to overcome. From the streets of THE CROSS & THE SWITCHBLADE comes the inspiring TRUE STORY of a teen from Puerto Rico forced to survive the dark streets of 1962 Brooklyn. Enslaved by the power of gangs and the addiction of heroin, he must find faith and freedom before he destroys his family and himself.

Details

Keywords
  • character name as title
  • what happened to epilogue
  • based on real person
  • ends with biographical notes
  • ends with real life photos
Genres
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Biography
Release date Mar 23, 2017
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Official Site
Language English
Filming locations Evergreen Cemetery - 204 North Evergreen Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies GW Films Spiral Films

Box office

Gross US & Canada $117755
Opening weekend US & Canada $38594
Gross worldwide $117755

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 45m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

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