Movie
The Purple Gang
19591h 25m6.8 / 10
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The story of the infamous Purple Gang - a ring of bootleggers, hijackers and killers in 1920's Detroit.
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The Purple Gang opened in theaters January 5, 1960. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
The story of the infamous Purple Gang - a ring of bootleggers, hijackers and killers in 1920's Detroit.
Cast, crew and production details
About The Purple Gang
Cast
Barry SullivanWilliam P. Harley
Robert BlakeWillard
Elaine EdwardsGladys Harley
Marc CavellHank Smith
Jody LawranceJoan McNamara
Suzanne RidgwayDaisy
Joe TurkelEddie OlsenVictor CreatoreAl Olsen
Credits
- Directed by
- Frank McDonald
- Written by
- Jack DeWitt
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- Allied ArtistsUnited States
Themes
based on true storymurder of a police officerstreet gang
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