Riders of the Purple Sage(1996)
Friends betrayed her ... Neighbors deserted her ... Now her only ally is a stranger who lives above the law.
Riders of the Purple Sage Synopsis
Jim Lassister seeks the man responsible for his sister's death. His quest draws him into an insular community ruled by an uncompromising charlatan and his brutal riders.
Riders of the Purple Sage (1996) is a tv movie, western and romance film directed by Charles Haid, released on January 21, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Henry Thomas and Robin Tunney. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Haid
- Writers:
- Gill Dennis, Zane Grey
- Producers:
- Thomas John Kane
- Cinematographer:
- William Wages
- Composer:
- Arthur Kempel
- Production:
- Zeke Productions, Rosemont Productions International
- Status:
- Released
Riders of the Purple Sage (1996) Trailer
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Riders of the Purple Sage Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ed Harris
as Jim Lassiter
Amy Madigan
as Jane Withersteen
Henry Thomas
as Bern Venters
Robin Tunney
as Elizabeth 'Bess' Erne
Norbert Weisser
as Deacon Tull
G.D. Spradlin
as Pastor Dyer
Lynn Wanlass
as Hester Brandt
- Bob L. Harris
Bob L. Harris
as Collier Brandt
Jerry Wills
as Oldring, Rustler Leader
- Rusty Musselman
Rusty Musselman
as Matthew Blake
- Sandy E. Scott
Sandy E. Scott
as Deputy Coulter
Tom Bower
as Judkins (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Charles Haid, written by Gill Dennis and Zane Grey, produced by Thomas John Kane.
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Riders of the Purple Sage Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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Riders of the Purple Sage – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Riders of the Purple Sage online?
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Riders of the Purple Sage (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Riders of the Purple Sage?
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The main cast of Riders of the Purple Sage (1996) includes Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Henry Thomas, Robin Tunney and Norbert Weisser. The film was directed by Charles Haid. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Riders of the Purple Sage released?
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Riders of the Purple Sage was released on January 21, 1996 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Riders of the Purple Sage worth watching?
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Riders of the Purple Sage (1996) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, western and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Riders of the Purple Sage?
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Yes. The official Riders of the Purple Sage trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.