Purple Heart (2005)
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.
Director: Bill Birrell
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William Sadler as Colonel Allen |
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Demetrius Navarro as Oscar Padilla |
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Mel Harris as Dr. Harrison |
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Ed Lauter as Civilian |
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Emilio Rivera as Deputy |
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Mary L. Carter as News Reporter |
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Russell Gannon as Al-Sadr |
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Joseph Aguilar as M.A. Guiterrez |
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Douglas Tait as Halliday |
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Toufig Tulsiram as Iraqi soldier |
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Charlie Parrish as Drill Instructor |
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Dennis Hayden as Earl |
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Dave Erickson as News Anchor |
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Charles Fathy as Iraqi Officer |
| Directing | Bill Birrell | Director |
| Sound | Ben Jacob | Sound Mixer |
