Purgatory
“Arrested 7,000 miles from home. Sentenced for a crime she didn’t commit.”
Synopsis
Two Peace Corps volunteers in Africa are framed and put into an oppressive women's prison.
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Purgatory (1988)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ami Artzi
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Aratow, Felix Kroll
- Original Score
- Julian Laxton
- Original Title
- Purgatory
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- International Media Exchange, The Film Company, Kingsway Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ami Artzi
Paul Aratow, Felix Kroll
Julian Laxton
Tom Fraser
Skip Schoolnik
Dimitri Villard, Martin J. Barab, Robert Wald, Ami Artzi
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Aratow
Writer
Felix Kroll
Writer
Ami Artzi
Director
Mark Myron
Stunt Coordinator
Tom Fraser
Director of Photography
Robert van de Coolwijk
Production Design
Skip Schoolnik
Editor
Ami Artzi
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Purgatory
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What is Purgatory about?
Two Peace Corps volunteers in Africa are framed and put into an oppressive women's prison.
Who directed Purgatory?
Purgatory was directed by Ami Artzi.
Who stars in Purgatory?
The principal cast of Purgatory includes Tanya Roberts, Julie Pop, Hal Orlandini, Adrienne Pearce, Marie Human.
When was Purgatory released and how long is it?
Purgatory was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Purgatory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Purgatory was composed by Julian Laxton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Purgatory?
Purgatory holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).