Cross of Fire(1989)
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.
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2 episodes • 1989Avg: 8.3
Miniseries
2 episodes • 1989Avg: 8.3
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part 1 | Nov 5, 1989 | 8.5 |
| 2 | Part 2 | Nov 6, 1989 | 8.0 |
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