The Purple Hills
“Every Indian arrow pointed to The Purple Hills where hate-for-hate and gun-for-gun scorched this land of treachery!”
Synopsis
When a bounty hunter kills an outlaw for the reward, he has to deal with both a man falsely claiming he made the kill, and the revengeful brother of the dead man.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maury Dexter
- Screenplay & Story
- Russ Bender, Edith Cash Pearl
- Original Title
- The Purple Hills
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Associated Producers (API), 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maury Dexter
Russ Bender, Edith Cash Pearl
Department Leadership Roster
Maury Dexter
Director
Russ Bender
Writer
Edith Cash Pearl
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Purple Hills
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Purple Hills about?
When a bounty hunter kills an outlaw for the reward, he has to deal with both a man falsely claiming he made the kill, and the revengeful brother of the dead man.
Who directed The Purple Hills?
The Purple Hills was directed by Maury Dexter.
Who stars in The Purple Hills?
The principal cast of The Purple Hills includes Gene Nelson, Kent Taylor, Danny Zapien, Medford Salway, Russ Bender.
When was The Purple Hills released and how long is it?
The Purple Hills was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.