The True Horror of War...is What We Do to Ourselves
Director: Bill Birrell
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.
90 min
Rating: 4.6/10
Released
Top Cast

William Sadler
Colonel Allen

Demetrius Navarro
Oscar Padilla

Mel Harris
Dr. Harrison

Ed Lauter
Civilian

Emilio Rivera
Deputy
Movie Info
Director: Bill Birrell