David Wilkerson is a relatively young parish priest in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. With nominal funds, insufficient even to get a hotel room which forces him to sleep in his car, his church sends him to New York City to bring the word of God to the young men and youth of the Egyptian Kings, who are on trial for their violent gang activities. David hopes God will be their salvation. Although David is not allowed to get near the Egyptian Kings, his trip to the courthouse does ga... (Full plot summary below)
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David Wilkerson is a relatively young parish priest in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. With nominal funds, insufficient even to get a hotel room which forces him to sleep in his car, his church sends him to New York City to bring the word of God to the young men and youth of the Egyptian Kings, who are on trial for their violent gang activities. David hopes God will be their salvation. Although David is not allowed to get near the Egyptian Kings, his trip to the courthouse does garner much publicity. Because of that publicity, David meets a tough street youth named Little Bo, who offers to introduce David to the main gangs still out on the streets, namely the mixed white Mau Maus, and the predominantly black Bishops, who are fighting each other for territory. Who the gangs hate more than each other, however, are the authorities. David turns his attentions to the two gangs, and wants them to know that God loves them no matter who they are or what they do, and in doing so will guide them to make the right choices in life. He and his messages may be difficult to penetrate into the groups, but the general consensus is that if he can get through to Nicky Cruz, one of the leaders of the Mau Maus, he will be able to get through to anyone. But David hopes to get through to them all, at his own risk, especially as Nicky continually threatens him. Another that he sees who is especially in trouble is Rosa, Nicky's "girl" who will do anything to get the money to get her two injection per day heroin fixes.
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| Cleveland PressTony MastroianniThe picture has a great deal of sincerity about it and is notable for its dealings with a religious theme. Unfortunately, it also looks more like fiction than truth. |
| User ReviewMerilyn DA strong message of hope for the seemingly hopeless. Very old but very good. |
| User ReviewJason BThough more than 30 years old, it can be quite inspiring if you let it. |
| User ReviewKendra BThis is an amazing movie. It is really inspiring!! Dave Wilkerson was a very courages man and a man of God. I recommend everyone to watch this sometime in your life. |
| User ReviewTea LDidn´t see first 20 min, but saw the best of it. The true story behind it makes this movie striking and deserving 5 stars! |
| User ReviewPrivate UI just enjoy watching it. It's a wholesome Christian movie that I find addictive for no apparent reason. |
| User ReviewJonathan Athis is a great movie that shows wut God can do |
| User ReviewHilary FBrilliant, convicting, moving, impossible to watch and not be challenged all over again in a hundred different ways! |
| User ReviewJulie BTruly a classic forever. Of course I am a Teen Challenge graduate and former staff member, so this movie hits me in the heart. |
| User ReviewAngela BMy parents aw this when I was a week old. A realistic portrayal of actual events |
