Released:
2005-01-01

Overview:
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.

Director:
Bill Birrell

Runtime:
1h 30min

Genre:
Action, Drama, Thriller

• Cast:
• 
  William Sadler
  as
  Colonel Allen
• 
  Demetrius Navarro
  as
  Oscar Padilla
• 
  Mel Harris
  as
  Dr. Harrison
• 
  Ed Lauter
  as
  Civilian
• 
  Emilio Rivera
  as
  Deputy