The Burning Cross
1947, English. Directed by Walter Colmes.
A Daring Expose of the K.K.K.
Recently returned from WWII combat, unable to find a job, finding his sweetheart engaged to another man, and generally aware of the changes which have occurred in his hometown while he was away, a young man becomes easily talked into joining the Ku Klux Klan. Banned by the Virginia Board of Censors, and financed independently because no bank would loan money for it.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Walter ColmesDirector
- Henry H. Daniels Jr.Johnny Larimer
- Virginia PattonDoris Green
- Dick RichLud Harris
- Betty RoadmanAgatha Larimer
- Raymond BondDad Larimer
- Matt WillisMort Dauson
- John DoucetteToby Mason
- Alexander PopeHoward Gibbons
- Joel FluellenCharlie West
- John FostiniTony Areni
- Walden BoyleInvestigator Walter Strickland
- Richard BaileyEddie "Pel" Pelham
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Aubrey Wisberg
- Budget
- $150
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The Burning Cross runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
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The Burning Cross is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Burning Cross on?
The Burning Cross isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 September 1947. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Burning Cross?
If you liked The Burning Cross, try Black Legion, Crossfire, A Soldier's Story.
Who directed The Burning Cross?
The Burning Cross (1947) was directed by Walter Colmes and stars Henry H. Daniels Jr., Virginia Patton, Dick Rich.