Purgatory(1988)
Arrested 7,000 miles from home. Sentenced for a crime she didn’t commit.
Purgatory Synopsis
Two Peace Corps volunteers in Africa are framed and put into an oppressive women's prison.
Purgatory (1988) is a action and drama film directed by Ami Artzi, released on October 12, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Tanya Roberts, Julie Pop, Hal Orlandini and Adrienne Pearce. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Ami Artzi
- Writers:
- Paul Aratow, Felix Kroll
- Producers:
- Ami Artzi
- Cinematographer:
- Tom Fraser
- Production:
- International Media Exchange, The Film Company, Kingsway Communications
- Status:
- Released
Purgatory (1988) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Purgatory before you stream it.
Purgatory Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tanya Roberts
as Carly Arnold
- Julie Pop
Julie Pop
as Melanie
- Hal Orlandini
Hal Orlandini
as Bledsoe
Adrienne Pearce
as Janine
- Marie Human
Marie Human
as Kirsten
Rufus Swart
as Paul Cricks
David Sherwood
as Stern
- Clare Marshall
Clare Marshall
as Ruth Arnold
- Gert van Niekerk
Gert van Niekerk
as Hans
John Newland
as U.S. Ambassador
Key crew
Directed by Ami Artzi, written by Paul Aratow and Felix Kroll, produced by Ami Artzi.
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Purgatory Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 10 ratings.
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Purgatory – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Purgatory online?
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Purgatory (1988) is available to stream on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Purgatory?
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The main cast of Purgatory (1988) includes Tanya Roberts, Julie Pop, Hal Orlandini, Adrienne Pearce and Marie Human. The film was directed by Ami Artzi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Purgatory released?
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Purgatory was released on October 12, 1988 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Purgatory worth watching?
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Purgatory (1988) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Purgatory?
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Yes. The official Purgatory trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.