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The True Horror of War...is What We Do to Ourselves

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.

Credits

Purple Heart Cast

Name Character
William Sadler He was 54, now 74 years old as Colonel Allen
Ed Lauter He was 66, 74 years old when he died as Civilian
Demetrius Navarro He was 35, now 54 years old as Oscar Padilla
Mel Harris She was 48, now 68 years old as Dr. Harrison

Purple Heart Crew

Name Department
Bill Birrell as Director. He was 60 (now 79) years old Directing
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The True Horror of War...is What We Do to Ourselves

  • Release day: Saturday, January 01, 2005
  • Runtime: 90 minutes