To think some of you used to be my heroes. There quite often comes a time when a film fan who is so enamoured with a specific genre or style of film making, comes across a picture that one knows is far from perfect if deconstructed frame by frame, but still loves it with every breath they take. Purgatory is one such film for myself. Purgatory, a TNT TV production, is that rare old beast of the Western fused…
An outlaw band flees a posse and rides into Refuge, a small town where no one carries a gun, drinks, or swears. The town is actually Purgatory, and the peaceful inhabitants are all famous dead outlaws and criminals such as Doc Holiday and Wild Bill Hickok who must redeem themselves before gaining admittance to Heaven... or screw up and go to Hell.
Top Cast
Sam Shepard
Sheriff Forrest / Wild Bill Hickock
Eric Roberts
Blackjack Britton
Randy Quaid
Doc Woods / Doc Holliday
Peter Stormare
Cavin Guthrie
Brad Rowe
Leon 'Sonny' Miller
Donnie Wahlberg
Deputy Glen / Billy the Kid
JD Souther
Brooks / Jesse James
Amelia Heinle
Rose / Betty McCullough
Shannon Kenny
Dolly Sloan / Ivy
John Dennis Johnston
Lamb / 'Lefty' Slade
Saginaw Grant
Gatekeeper
Richard Edson
Euripides
Gregory Scott Cummins
Knox
John Diehl
Badger
R.G. Armstrong
Coachman
Les Lannom
Bartender
Reviews
Last chance for the marginally good plucked from the incorrigibly wicked RELEASED TO TV IN 1999 and directed by Uli Edel, “Purgatory” chronicles events circa 1888 when a gang of outlaws led by Blackjack Britton (Eric Roberts) holds up in a mysterious hidden town called Refuge where the inhabitants seem overly gracious and pacifistic. Respectful greenhorn Sonny (Brad Rowe) increasingly suspects something strange…
FAQ about Purgatory
What is Purgatory about?
An outlaw band flees a posse and rides into Refuge, a small town where no one carries a gun, drinks, or swears. The town is actually Purgatory, and the peaceful inhabitants are all famous dead outlaws and criminals such as Doc Holiday and Wild Bill Hickok who must redeem…
When was Purgatory released?
Purgatory was released in 1999.
What genres does Purgatory belong to?
Purgatory is categorised as Fantasy, Western, TV Movie.
Who stars in Purgatory?
The cast of Purgatory includes Sam Shepard, Eric Roberts, Randy Quaid, Peter Stormare, Brad Rowe.