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The Purple Gang

The Purple Gang

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Purple Gang
  • Genres: Drama, Crime
  • Release Date: 1959-12-18
  • Runtime: 85 minutes
  • Rating: 6.3/10 (3 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Allied Artists
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.4336
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Barry Sullivan

Barry Sullivan

as William P. Harley

Robert Blake

Robert Blake

as Willard

Elaine Edwards

Elaine Edwards

as Gladys Harley

Marc Cavell

Marc Cavell

as Hank Smith

Jody Lawrance

Jody Lawrance

as Joan McNamara

Suzanne Ridgway

Suzanne Ridgway

as Daisy

Joe Turkel

Joe Turkel

as Eddie Olsen

Victor Creatore

Victor Creatore

as Al Olsen

Paul Dubov

Paul Dubov

as Thomas Allen

Ray Boyle

Ray Boyle

as Tom Olsen

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Keywords

street gangbased on true storymurder of a police officer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Purple Gang?

The Purple Gang is a Drama, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1959-12-18.

Who are the main actors in The Purple Gang?

The main cast includes Barry Sullivan, Robert Blake, Elaine Edwards, Marc Cavell, Jody Lawrance, .

Where can I watch The Purple Gang online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Purple Gang is available.

Is The Purple Gang based on a true story?

When machine gun mania rocked the nation!

What is the IMDb rating of The Purple Gang?

The Purple Gang has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 3 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Purple Gang?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Purple Gang?

The soundtrack was composed by Allied Artists. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Purple Gang filmed?

The Purple Gang was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Purple Gang?

The total runtime of The Purple Gang is 85 minutes.

Is The Purple Gang suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Purple Gang?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Purple Gang.

Does The Purple Gang have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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