The Purple Gang poster
FilmDramaCrime

The Purple Gang (1959)

1959-12-18 · 1h 25m · EN
60%
User score
1 votes
IMDb ↗
Sign in to build your library →

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.

Read the The Purple Gang feature →
Frank McDonaldDirectorJack DeWittWriter

Where to watch The Purple Gang

All countries & options →
Rent
Amazon VideoApple TV Store
Buy
Amazon VideoApple TV Store
Where to watch The Purple Gang in your country →

Showing US. Availability data by JustWatch.

Media

Top billed cast

Full cast & crew →
Barry SullivanBarry SullivanWilliam P. HarleyRobert BlakeRobert BlakeWillardElaine EdwardsElaine EdwardsGladys HarleyMarc CavellMarc CavellHank SmithJody LawranceJody LawranceJoan McNamaraSuzanne RidgwaySuzanne RidgwayDaisyJoe TurkelJoe TurkelEddie OlsenVictor CreatoreVictor CreatoreAl OlsenPaul DubovPaul DubovThomas AllenRay BoyleRay BoyleTom OlsenKathleen LockhartKathleen LockhartNunNestor PaivaNestor PaivaOrlofsky

Keywords

Street gangBased on a true storyMurder of a police officerBased on true story

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityStreet Gang · Based On A True Story · Murder Of A Police OfficerDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference350366Actor preference67670 · 249718 · 367351

More like this

More Drama →
Sixty Minutes★ 7Viewing moment
Sixty Minutes
2024
Napoleon★ 6.5Viewing moment
Napoleon
2023
Oppenheimer★ 8.1Viewing moment
Oppenheimer
2023
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes★ 7.2Viewing moment
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
2023
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire★ 6.4Viewing moment
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
2023
Sound of Freedom★ 8.1Viewing moment
Sound of Freedom
2023
The Flash★ 6.8Viewing moment
The Flash
2023
The Creator★ 7.2Viewing moment
The Creator
2023
My Fault★ 8Viewing moment
My Fault
2023
Silent Night★ 6.2Viewing moment
Silent Night
2023
Avatar: The Way of Water★ 7.6Viewing moment
Avatar: The Way of Water
2022
El padrino: The Latin Godfather★ 6.8Viewing moment
El padrino: The Latin Godfather
2004

Frequently asked questions about The Purple Gang

What is The Purple Gang about?

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

How long is The Purple Gang?

The Purple Gang has a runtime of 85 minutes.

Where can I watch The Purple Gang?

Open the Vlovu watch guide for current streaming, rental, and purchase options.