The Sickle or the Cross
Originally released in 1949. The Sickle or the Cross is a drama/war film. directed by Frank R. Strayer. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kent Taylor, Gloria Holden, and Gene Lockhart
Synopsis
Reverend John Burnside, American missionary in the Far East, prepares to return home after twenty years to take up the fight against Communism. The Reds imprison him and send in his place a spy who is his double, but who is instructed to come out for Communism. The spy is accepted in Burnside's home town, and he reports to local Communist headquarters, where James John, prominent local businessman but in reality a Red agent, has instructions to assist him in all details of his mission. He does a series of personal appearances and radio interviews and talk shows, using an anti-Communist approach.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kent Taylor
as Rev. John Burnside
Gloria Holden
as Louise Cannon
Gene Lockhart
as James John
Emmett Vogan
as Walter Deems
David Bruce
as George Hart
Kathleen Lockhart
as Martha Deems
Margaret Kerry
as Betty Deems
Arthur Stone
as Tommy Deems
Dudley Dickerson
as Horatio
Adeline De Walt Reynolds
as Mrs. Burnside
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Astor Pictures Corp.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sickle or the Cross about?
Reverend John Burnside, American missionary in the Far East, prepares to return home after twenty years to take up the fight against Communism. The Reds imprison him and send in his place a spy who...
Who directed The Sickle or the Cross?
The Sickle or the Cross was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
How long is The Sickle or the Cross?
The Sickle or the Cross has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was The Sickle or the Cross released?
The Sickle or the Cross was released on July 1, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sickle or the Cross?
The main cast of The Sickle or the Cross includes Kent Taylor, Gloria Holden, Gene Lockhart, Emmett Vogan, David Bruce.