Purple Heart
“The True Horror of War...is What We Do to Ourselves”
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.
Top Cast
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William Sadler
Colonel Allen
Demetrius Navarro
Oscar Padilla
Mel Harris
Dr. Harrison
Ed Lauter
Civilian
Emilio Rivera
Deputy
Mary L. Carter
News Reporter
Russell Gannon
Al-Sadr
Joseph Aguilar
M.A. Guiterrez
Douglas Tait
Halliday
Toufig Tulsiram
Iraqi soldier
Charlie Parrish
Drill Instructor
Dennis Hayden
Earl
Dave Erickson
News Anchor
Charles Fathy
Iraqi Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 4, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Birrell
- Original Title
- Purple Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Claymore Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Birrell
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Birrell
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Purple Heart.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Purple Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Purple Heart?
Purple Heart was directed by Bill Birrell.
Who stars in Purple Heart?
The principal cast of Purple Heart includes William Sadler, Demetrius Navarro, Mel Harris, Ed Lauter, Emilio Rivera.
When was Purple Heart released and how long is it?
Purple Heart was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.