The Purple Gang
1959, English. Directed by Frank McDonald.
When machine gun mania rocked the nation!
The story of the infamous Purple Gang - a ring of bootleggers, hijackers and killers in 1920's Detroit.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 18 December 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jack DeWitt
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What The Purple Gang is based on
The Purple Gang is based on a true story.
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The Purple Gang runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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The Purple Gang isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Purple Gang?
If you liked The Purple Gang, try Belly, Mob Town, The Onion Field.
Who directed The Purple Gang?
The Purple Gang (1959) was directed by Frank McDonald and stars Barry Sullivan, Robert Blake, Elaine Edwards.
What is The Purple Gang based on?
The Purple Gang is based on a true story.