''Cross of Fire'' is a 1989 American television
miniseries based on the rape and murder of
Madge Oberholtzer by
D. C. Stephenson, a highly successful leader of the
Indiana branch of
Ku Klux Klan. It stars
John Heard as Stephenson and
Mel Harris
Mary Ellen "Mel" Harris is an American actress best known for her role as Hope Murdoch Steadman in the ABC drama series ''Thirtysomething'' (1987–1991), for which she received a Golden Globe nomination in 1990.
Early life and education
Ha ...
as Oberholtzer.
Lloyd Bridges
Lloyd Vernet Bridges Jr. (January 15, 1913 – March 10, 1998) was an American film, stage and television actor who starred in a number of television series and appeared in more than 150 feature films. He was the father of four children, includi ...
is also in the cast. It was originally shown in two parts (2 hours each night). The first was watched by 17.5 million viewers and the second by 20.4 million.
In syndication, it is shown as a television movie.
Awards
Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Drama Miniseries or a Special-for Part 1
References
External links
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American films based on actual events
Films directed by Paul Wendkos
1980s American television miniseries
1989 American television series debuts
Television series set in the 1920s
Films about the Ku Klux Klan
1989 films
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