Cross of Fire

Overview

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.

Network

• NBC

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  John Heard

  David 'D.C.' Stephenson

  2 eps

• 

  Mel Harris

  Madge Oberholtzer

  2 eps

• 

  David Morse

  Clell Henry

  2 eps

• 

  George Dzundza

  Boyd Gurley

  2 eps

Themes

• ku klux klan
• indiana, usa
• indianapolis
• based on true story
• racism
• rape and murder
• corrupt politician
• murder trial
• 1920s

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Departure

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