TV series
Cross of Fire
1989, English, on NBC.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 96 min
- Status
- Ended in 1989
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Part 2
Aired 6 November 1989
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- John HeardDavid 'D.C.' Stephenson · 2 ep
- Mel HarrisMadge Oberholtzer · 2 ep
- David MorseClell Henry · 2 ep
- George DzundzaBoyd Gurley · 2 ep
- Donald MoffatGeorge Oberholtzer · 2 ep
- Kim HunterMrs. Oberholtzer · 2 ep
- Keith SzarabajkaEarl Klinck · 2 ep
- Dakin MatthewsHiram Evans · 2 ep
- William SchallertReverend · 2 ep
- Dion AndersonSen. Monroe · 2 ep
- Buzz BartonMayor of Addis · 2 ep
- Stephen RootBoots · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 5 November 1989
- Last aired
- 6 November 1989
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- NR
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What Cross of Fire is based on
Cross of Fire is based on a true story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Cross of Fire: quick answers
Is Cross of Fire worth watching?
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How many seasons of Cross of Fire are there?
Cross of Fire has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 96 minutes each.
Is Cross of Fire finished?
Yes. Cross of Fire ended in 1989, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Cross of Fire on?
Cross of Fire isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
Cross of Fire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cross of Fire is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Cross of Fire?
If you liked Cross of Fire, try Carl Weber's The Family Business, Close to Home, Gone.
What is Cross of Fire based on?
Cross of Fire is based on a true story.