The Purple Gang(1959)
When machine gun mania rocked the nation!
The Purple Gang Synopsis
The story of the infamous Purple Gang - a ring of bootleggers, hijackers and killers in 1920's Detroit.
The Purple Gang (1959) is a drama and crime film directed by Frank McDonald, released on December 18, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Barry Sullivan, Robert Blake, Elaine Edwards and Marc Cavell. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank McDonald
- Writers:
- Jack DeWitt
- Producers:
- Lindsley Parsons
- Cinematographer:
- Ellis W. Carter
- Composer:
- Paul Dunlap
- Production:
- Allied Artists
- Status:
- Released
The Purple Gang Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barry Sullivan
as William P. Harley
Robert Blake
as Willard
Elaine Edwards
as Gladys Harley
Marc Cavell
as Hank Smith
Jody Lawrance
as Joan McNamara
Suzanne Ridgway
as Daisy
Joe Turkel
as Eddie Olsen
- Victor Creatore
Victor Creatore
as Al Olsen
Paul Dubov
as Thomas Allen
Ray Boyle
as Tom Olsen
Kathleen Lockhart
as Nun
Nestor Paiva
as Orlofsky
Key crew
Directed by Frank McDonald, written by Jack DeWitt, produced by Lindsley Parsons.
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The Purple Gang Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Purple Gang – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Purple Gang online?
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The Purple Gang (1959) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Purple Gang?
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The main cast of The Purple Gang (1959) includes Barry Sullivan, Robert Blake, Elaine Edwards, Marc Cavell and Jody Lawrance. The film was directed by Frank McDonald. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Purple Gang released?
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The Purple Gang was released on December 18, 1959 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Purple Gang worth watching?
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The Purple Gang (1959) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.