Purple Heart
2005, English. Directed by Bill Birrell.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Purple Heart is streaming on Magnolia Selects and Warriors and Gangsters in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bill BirrellDirector
- William SadlerColonel Allen
- Demetrius NavarroOscar Padilla
- Mel HarrisDr. Harrison
- Ed LauterCivilian
- Emilio RiveraDeputy
- Mary L. CarterNews Reporter
- Russell GannonAl-Sadr
- Joseph AguilarM.A. Guiterrez
- Douglas TaitHalliday
- Toufig TulsiramIraqi soldier
- Charlie ParrishDrill Instructor
- Dennis HaydenEarl
Details
- Released
- 1 January 2005
- Country
- United States of America
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Purple Heart runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is Purple Heart on?
Purple Heart is streaming on Magnolia Selects and Warriors and Gangsters in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Purple Heart?
If you liked Purple Heart, try SAS: Red Notice, Seeking Justice, Black Site.
Who directed Purple Heart?
Purple Heart (2005) was directed by Bill Birrell and stars William Sadler, Demetrius Navarro, Mel Harris.