Riders of the Purple Sage
1996, English. Directed by Charles Haid.
Friends betrayed her ... Neighbors deserted her ... Now her only ally is a stranger who lives above the law.
Jim Lassister seeks the man responsible for his sister's death. His quest draws him into an insular community ruled by an uncompromising charlatan and his brutal riders.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Charles HaidDirector
- Ed HarrisJim Lassiter
- Amy MadiganJane Withersteen
- Henry ThomasBern Venters
- Robin TunneyElizabeth 'Bess' Erne
- Norbert WeisserDeacon Tull
- G.D. SpradlinPastor Dyer
- Lynn WanlassHester Brandt
- Bob L. HarrisCollier Brandt
- Jerry WillsOldring, Rustler Leader
- Rusty MusselmanMatthew Blake
- Sandy E. ScottDeputy Coulter
- Tom BowerJudkins (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 21 January 1996
- Country
- United States of America
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What Riders of the Purple Sage is based on
Riders of the Purple Sage is based on Riders of the Purple Sage (1912) by Zane Grey, published by Harper.
1912
Riders of the Purple Sage
By Zane Grey
Published by Harper
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How long is Riders of the Purple Sage?
Riders of the Purple Sage runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Riders of the Purple Sage have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Riders of the Purple Sage on?
Riders of the Purple Sage isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Riders of the Purple Sage?
If you liked Riders of the Purple Sage, try Purgatory, Bonanza: The Return, Angel and the Badman.
Who directed Riders of the Purple Sage?
Riders of the Purple Sage (1996) was directed by Charles Haid and stars Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Henry Thomas.
What is Riders of the Purple Sage based on?
Riders of the Purple Sage is based on Riders of the Purple Sage (1912) by Zane Grey, published by Harper.