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The Burning Cross (1947)

1947-09-01 · 1h 17m · EN
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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.

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Walter ColmesDirector
Budget
$150

Top billed cast

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Henry H. Daniels Jr.Henry H. Daniels Jr.Johnny LarimerVirginia PattonVirginia PattonDoris GreenDick RichDick RichLud HarrisBetty RoadmanBetty RoadmanAgatha LarimerRaymond BondRaymond BondDad LarimerMatt WillisMatt WillisMort DausonAlexander PopeAlexander PopeHoward GibbonsJoel FluellenJoel FluellenCharlie WestJohn FostiniJohn FostiniTony AreniWalden BoyleWalden BoyleInvestigator Walter StricklandJack ShuttaJack ShuttaPolice Lt. Ira HillJohn DoucetteJohn DoucetteToby Mason

Keywords

MurderRacismKu klux klanPrejudiceSocial commentaryIndependent filmIntimidation

Movie DNA

Genre affinityCrimeTheme affinityMurder · Racism · Ku Klux KlanPacingShortDirector preference657517Actor preference258771 · 177450 · 197070Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about The Burning Cross

What is The Burning Cross about?

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.

How long is The Burning Cross?

The Burning Cross has a runtime of 77 minutes.