Purple Heart
"The True Horror of War...is What We Do to Ourselves"
Originally released in 2005. Purple Heart is a action/drama film. directed by Bill Birrell.
Starring William Sadler, Demetrius Navarro, and Mel Harris
Synopsis
PURPLE HEART tells of a clean-up effort after a covert mission gone wrong. It is the story of Colonel Allen, the leader of a new, elite military unit designed for covert operations. His first mission: assassinate Saddam Hussein prior to the beginning of the 2003 Iraq War. Sgt. Oscar Padilla is the sniper chosen for the mission targeting Hussein. Unfortunately the mission is compromised; Padilla is captured and tortured by the Iraqis.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2005
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Claymore Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Purple Heart about?
PURPLE HEART tells of a clean-up effort after a covert mission gone wrong. It is the story of Colonel Allen, the leader of a new, elite military unit designed for covert operations. His first missi...
Who directed Purple Heart?
Purple Heart was directed by Bill Birrell.
How long is Purple Heart?
Purple Heart has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Purple Heart released?
Purple Heart was released on January 1, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Purple Heart?
The main cast of Purple Heart includes William Sadler, Demetrius Navarro, Mel Harris, Ed Lauter, Emilio Rivera.