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Purgatory (1999)

TV Movie  |  TV-14  |   |  Fantasy, Western  |  10 January 1999 (USA)
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An outlaw band rides into a town that is actually Purgatory, between Heaven and Hell.

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Sheriff Forrest / Wild Bill Hickock
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Doc Woods / Doc Holliday
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Leo 'Sonny' Dillard
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Deputy Glen / Billy The Kid
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Brooks / Jesse James (as John David Souther)
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Rose / Betty McCullough
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Dolly Sloan / Ivy
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Lamb / 'Lefty' Slade
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Gatekeeper
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Knox
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Badger
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Coachman
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An outlaw band flees a posse and rides into Refuge, a small town where no one carries a gun, drinks, or swears. The town is actually Purgatory, and the peaceful inhabitants are all famous dead outlaws and criminals such as Doc Holiday and Wild Bill Hickok who must redeem themselves before gaining admittance to Heaven...or screw up and go to Hell. The residents must either defend themselves against the outlaws and risk eternal damnation... or die a second time. Written by <crow_steve@hotmail.com>

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Fantasy | Western

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Purgatory West of the Pecos  »

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In this TV film, Randy Quaid played Doc Holliday, a role previously played by his younger brother Dennis Quaid in Wyatt Earp (1994). See more »

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The people in Refuge say that Billy the Kid is the newest arrival. But Billy was killed in 1881, while Jesse James died in 1882. So Jesse should be the newest arrival. See more »

Quotes

Leo "Sonny" Dillard: [Still "alive" after being shot] Funny. It don't hurt none.
Forest: [Realizing] ... Welcome to Refuge, Sonny.
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Excellent, beautiful, emotional film! Brilliant!
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When I was going to see this film, I feared a little bit that this would have too much of a western atmosphere. I decided to watch this because the story seemed very interesting. Director Uli Edel did a very good job directing this. Although this is a TV-movie, and I assume the budget wasn't that big, Uli Edel made a very impressive film. I enjoyed this film a lot. Also the acting was very good. The music is excellent. I recommend this film to everyone. Also to people who generally don't like westerns. This is an amazing film, with excellent acting, beautiful cinematography, beautiful music and a great, touching story! Don't miss this film, it's beautiful!


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