Movie

The Sickle or the Cross

★ 7.0(2)19491h 14m

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Good to know

Director: Frank R. Strayer
Release date: 1949-07-01
Runtime: 1h 14m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Astor Pictures Corp.

About The Sickle or the Cross

The Sickle or the Cross is a 1949 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by Frank R. Strayer, starring Kent Taylor, Gloria Holden and Gene Lockhart. It has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Sickle or the Cross in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Kent Taylor

Rev. John Burnside

Gloria Holden

Louise Cannon

Gene Lockhart

James John

Emmett Vogan

Walter Deems

David Bruce

George Hart

Kathleen Lockhart

Martha Deems

Margaret Kerry

Betty Deems

Arthur Stone

Tommy Deems

Dudley Dickerson

Horatio

Adeline De Walt Reynolds

Mrs. Burnside

Robert Emmett Keane

Dr. Soams

John Eldredge

Rev. Dodge

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Sickle or the Cross in Japan?+

The Sickle or the Cross is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Sickle or the Cross on Netflix?+

The Sickle or the Cross is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is The Sickle or the Cross?+

The Sickle or the Cross has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

Who stars in The Sickle or the Cross?+

The Sickle or the Cross stars Kent Taylor, Gloria Holden, Gene Lockhart, Emmett Vogan and David Bruce.

When did The Sickle or the Cross come out?+

The Sickle or the Cross is a 1949 movie directed by Frank R. Strayer.

What genre is The Sickle or the Cross?+

The Sickle or the Cross is Drama and War film.

Who directed The Sickle or the Cross?+

The Sickle or the Cross was directed by Frank R. Strayer.