Purgatory

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Purgatory

TV-14

1999

1h 36m

Western

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After outlaw Blackjack Britton (Eric Roberts) and his gang hold up a bank, they escape through a dust storm and wind up in the sleepy town of Refuge. Finding its inhabitants and sheriff (Sam Shepard) unusually passive and genteel, Blackjack and his bunch begin to take advantage, causing all manner of trouble. The gang can't fathom the town's lack of fight until they learn that Refuge is actually a purgatory for famous dead gunfighters who must resist the violence that marked their lives.

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Aug 7, 2005

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Scott Weinberg

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Finds a fairly novel way in which to mix some of the classic old-school characters with just a dose of otherworldly weirdness. I dug it.

Rated: 3.5/5

May 25, 2005

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John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

...the story manages to inject a much-needed shot of adrenaline into a dying carcass.

Rated: 6/10

May 22, 2005

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To F

Definitivamente todos debemos conocer historias como estas. Estos personajes y este drama del Western es muy bueno.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/06/24

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Jason B

Was an unexpectedly great find. Good story and characters are likable. And a strong cast. Must watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/19/23

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John D

A unique, truly one-of-a kind tale. Excellently acted with a somewhat emotional finale for me. Once seen, I believe very few would forget it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/22/23

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Audience Member

Great Sci-Fi Western TV movie. It was a shame that this was a one and done. Good acting, great story. Very entertaining.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Audience Member

I enjoyed this science fiction/western movie. Especially standout was Donnie Wahlberg as Billy The Kid. He should have had more screen time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Audience Member

A western with a twist , it moves a little slow with a climatic ending. (It has a made for tv feel to it)

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Uli Edel

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Sam Shepard

Sheriff Forrest

Eric Roberts

Blackjack Britton

Randy Quaid

Doc Woods

Peter Stormare

Cavin Guthrie

Brad Rowe

Leo "Sonny" Dillard

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Synopsis

After outlaw Blackjack Britton (Eric Roberts) and his gang hold up a bank, they escape through a dust storm and wind up in the sleepy town of Refuge. Finding its inhabitants and sheriff (Sam Shepard) unusually passive and genteel, Blackjack and his bunch begin to take advantage, causing all manner of trouble. The gang can't fathom the town's lack of fight until they learn that Refuge is actually a purgatory for famous dead gunfighters who must resist the violence that marked their lives.

Director: Uli Edel
Producer: Daniel Schneider
Production Co: Rosemont Productions
Rating: TV-14 (V|L)
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2012
Runtime: 1h 36m

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