Purgatory (1999 film)
| Purgatory | |
|---|---|
DVD cover | |
| Genre | |
| Written by | Gordon T. Dawson |
| Directed by | Uli Edel |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Brad Fiedel |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | David A. Rosemont |
| Producer | Daniel Schneider |
| Cinematography | William Wages |
| Editor | Mark Conte |
| Running time | 94 minutes |
| Production company | Rosemont Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | TNT |
| Release | January 10, 1999 |
Purgatory, also known as Purgatory West of the Pecos, is a 1999 American Western fantasy television film directed by Uli Edel. The film premiered on TNT on January 10, 1999. It focuses on a gang of outlaws who find their way to a hidden valley and a peaceful town, where residents shun swearing, alcohol, guns, and any kind of violence, but resemble dead Western heroes. The outcome is marked by its exploration of the interface between legend-making and humanitarian values.