Purgatory
Synopsis
An outlaw band flees a posse and rides into Refuge, a small town where no one carries a gun, drinks, or swears. The town is actually Purgatory, and the peaceful inhabitants are all famous dead outlaws and criminals such as Doc Holiday and Wild Bill Hickok who must redeem themselves before gaining admittance to Heaven... or screw up and go to Hell.
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Purgatory- supernatural western movie trailer (HD 720p)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-15
Top Cast
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Sam Shepard
Sheriff Forrest / Wild Bill Hickock
Eric Roberts
Blackjack Britton
Randy Quaid
Doc Woods / Doc Holliday
Peter Stormare
Cavin Guthrie
Brad Rowe
Leon 'Sonny' Miller
Donnie Wahlberg
Deputy Glen / Billy the Kid
JD Souther
Brooks / Jesse James
Amelia Heinle
Rose / Betty McCullough
Shannon Kenny
Dolly Sloan / Ivy
John Dennis Johnston
Lamb / 'Lefty' Slade
Saginaw Grant
Gatekeeper
Richard Edson
Euripides
Gregory Scott Cummins
Knox
John Diehl
Badger
R.G. Armstrong
Coachman
Les Lannom
Bartender
Michael Shaner
Jacinto
Phil Hawn
Inhabitant of Refuge (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Uli Edel
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon T. Dawson
- Original Score
- Brad Fiedel
- Original Title
- Purgatory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Rosemont Productions International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Uli Edel
Gordon T. Dawson
Brad Fiedel
William Wages
Mark Conte
Daniel Schneider, David A. Rosemont
Department Leadership Roster
Uli Edel
Director
Daniel Schneider
Producer
Gordon T. Dawson
Writer
Brad Fiedel
Original Music Composer
Mark Conte
Editor
William Wages
Director of Photography
Stephen Marsh
Production Design
Natasha Landau
Costume Design
Walter Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Purgatory
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What is Purgatory about?
An outlaw band flees a posse and rides into Refuge, a small town where no one carries a gun, drinks, or swears. The town is actually Purgatory, and the peaceful inhabitants are all famous dead outlaws and criminals such as Doc Holiday and Wild Bill Hickok who must redeem themselves before gaining admittance to Heaven... or screw up and go to Hell.
Who directed Purgatory?
Purgatory was directed by Uli Edel.
Who stars in Purgatory?
The principal cast of Purgatory includes Sam Shepard, Eric Roberts, Randy Quaid, Peter Stormare, Brad Rowe.
When was Purgatory released and how long is it?
Purgatory was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Purgatory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Purgatory was composed by Brad Fiedel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Purgatory?
Purgatory holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).