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Purgatory (1999)

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Release Date: Jan 10, 1999 Wide

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In this fantasy set in the Old West, Blackjack Britton (Eric Roberts) is an outlaw on the run from police after a bank robbery. Britton and his gang wind up in a small town called Refuge, where things are rather unusual -- outlaws are warmly welcomed and offered free food and lodging but warned not to swear, and none of the residents carry guns, including Sheriff Forrest (Sam Shepard). Britton and his gang notice that Sheriff Forrest bears a striking resemblance to the famous gunfighter Wild

Unrated, 1 hr. 34 min.

Western, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Uli Edel

Written By: Gordon Dawson

In Theaters: Jan 10, 1999 Wide

On DVD: May 17, 2005

Cast

Richard Edson
Randy Quaid
Doc Holliday
J.D. Souther
Jesse James
Peter Stormare
Eric Roberts
Blackjack Britton
Sam Shepard
Sheriff Forrest
Donnie Wahlberg
Billy the Kid
Brad Rowe
Amelia Heinle
Betty McCullough

Critic Reviews for Purgatory

All Critics (3) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (3) | DVD (2)

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.

May 25, 2005 Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com

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Scott Weinberg

DVDTalk.com

...more a psychological thriller than anything else, but it will not entirely disappoint die-hard action fans, either.

May 22, 2005 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

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

May 22, 2005 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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John J. Puccio

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An enjoyable western with a unique story dealing with the after life (sort of). There are a number of recognizable actors and the acting is done fairly well. Not a lot of shooting in this one except for the standoff at the end, which is not too shabby.

March 14, 2007

Justin Y

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I really enjoyed this movie! I love the twist it has. I love the boy's innocence while he is surrounded by murders and drinkers... Great Movie with great shooting scenes!

April 26, 2009