The Purple Gang
“When machine gun mania rocked the nation!”
Synopsis
The story of the infamous Purple Gang - a ring of bootleggers, hijackers and killers in 1920's Detroit.
Top Cast
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Barry Sullivan
William P. Harley
Robert Blake
Willard
Elaine Edwards
Gladys Harley
Marc Cavell
Hank Smith
Jody Lawrance
Joan McNamara
Suzanne Ridgway
Daisy
Joe Turkel
Eddie Olsen
Victor Creatore
Al Olsen
Paul Dubov
Thomas Allen
Ray Boyle
Tom Olsen
Kathleen Lockhart
Nun
Nestor Paiva
Orlofsky
Lou Krugman
Dr. Riordan
Mauritz Hugo
Licovetti
James Roosevelt
James Roosevelt
Robert Anderson
Police Commissioner
Jim Michael
Gang Member (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 5, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack DeWitt
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- The Purple Gang
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Allied Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald
Jack DeWitt
Paul Dunlap
Ellis W. Carter
Lindsley Parsons
Department Leadership Roster
Frank McDonald
Director
Jack DeWitt
Writer
Ellis W. Carter
Director of Photography
Paul Dunlap
Original Music Composer
Lindsley Parsons
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Purple Gang.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Purple Gang
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Purple Gang about?
The story of the infamous Purple Gang - a ring of bootleggers, hijackers and killers in 1920's Detroit.
Who directed The Purple Gang?
The Purple Gang was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in The Purple Gang?
The principal cast of The Purple Gang includes Barry Sullivan, Robert Blake, Elaine Edwards, Marc Cavell, Jody Lawrance.
When was The Purple Gang released and how long is it?
The Purple Gang was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Purple Gang?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Purple Gang was composed by Paul Dunlap.