Impure Thoughts
1986, English. Directed by Michael A. Simpson.
Four male friends are reunited after not being in contact with each other for several years. However, the meeting place is Purgatory, the afterlife state of limbo between heaven and hell. In Purgatory, these friends reflect on their pasts while they were living. They especially focus on their years in Catholic School and their coming of age. This film talks a lot about sexual issues. One of the characters is an 18-year old sent to Vietnam who dies without ever losing his virginity and there is a middle-aged, homosexual alcoholic playwright who has still has problems dealing with his identity.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Michael A. SimpsonDirector
- John PutchDanny Stubbs
- Terry BeaverWilliam Miller
- Brad DourifKevin Harrington
- Lane DaviesSteve Barrett
- Benji WilhoiteYoung Bill Miller
- J.J. SachaYoung Danny Stubbs
- Sam McPhaulYoung Kevin Harrington
- Jason JonesYoung Steve Barrett
- Mary Nell SantacroceSister Gertrude
- Mary Elizabeth McDonoughSister Juliet
- Sandra DorseySister Othilda
- Randi LayneSister Joan of Arc
Details
- Released
- 25 November 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael A. Simpson, Michael J. Malloy
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How long is Impure Thoughts?
Impure Thoughts runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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Impure Thoughts parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Impure Thoughts is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Impure Thoughts on?
Impure Thoughts isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 November 1986. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Impure Thoughts?
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Who directed Impure Thoughts?
Impure Thoughts (1986) was directed by Michael A. Simpson and stars John Putch, Terry Beaver, Brad Dourif.