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The Purple Gang

19591h 25mFrank McDonald
IMDb 6.0

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"When machine gun mania rocked the nation!"

The story of the infamous Purple Gang - a ring of bootleggers, hijackers and killers in 1920's Detroit.

DramaCrime
Street GangBased On True StoryMurder Of A Police Officer

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What is The Purple Gang (1959) about?

The story of the infamous Purple Gang - a ring of bootleggers, hijackers and killers in 1920's Detroit.

Who stars in The Purple Gang?

The Purple Gang stars Barry Sullivan (William P. Harley), Robert Blake (Willard), Elaine Edwards (Gladys Harley), Marc Cavell (Hank Smith), Jody Lawrance (Joan McNamara). The film was directed by Frank McDonald.

How long is The Purple Gang?

The Purple Gang has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1959.

Is The Purple Gang worth watching?

The Purple Gang holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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