Purple Heart

PURPLE HEART tells of a clean-up effort after a covert mission gone wrong. It is the story of Colonel Allen, the leader of a new, elite military unit designed for covert operations. His first mission: assassinate Saddam Hussein prior to the beginning of the 2003 Iraq War. Sgt. Oscar Padilla is the sniper chosen for the mission targeting Hussein. Unfortunately the mission is compromised; Padilla is captured and tortured by the Iraqis.

• Bill BirrellDirector

• William SadlerColonel Allen
• Demetrius NavarroOscar Padilla
• Mel HarrisDr. Harrison
• Ed LauterCivilian
• Emilio RiveraDeputy
• Mary L. CarterNews Reporter
• Russell GannonAl-Sadr
• Joseph AguilarM.A. Guiterrez
• Douglas TaitHalliday
• Toufig TulsiramIraqi soldier
• Charlie ParrishDrill Instructor
• Dennis HaydenEarl