The movie “Purple Heart” was released in 2005 and directed by Bill Birrell. It tells the story of a covert military operation that goes wrong and delves into the aftermath, featuring actors such as William Sadler, Demetrius Navarro, and Mel Harris. In this article, we’ll explore where this movie was filmed and discover some hidden fun facts and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
“Purple Heart” was filmed in several locations in California, USA:
The exact filming dates are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| William Sadler | Colonel Allen |
| Demetrius Navarro | Oscar Padilla |
| Mel Harris | Dr. Harrison |
| Ed Lauter | Civilian |
| Emilio Rivera | Deputy |
| Russell Gannon | Al-Sadr |
| Mary L. Carter | News Reporter |
| Joseph Aguilar | M.A. Guiterrez |
| Icarus the Wonder Dog | Claudia’s Dog |
| Dave Erickson | News Anchor |
| Charles Fathy | Iraqi Officer |
| Dennis Hayden | Earl |
| Ric Smith | Hank |
| Douglas Tait | Halliday |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie has a runtime of 90 minutes.
- It falls under the genres of Action and Drama.
- Director for the movie is Bill Birrell, while the screenplay was written by Bill Birrell and Russell Gannon.
- Notable stars in the movie are William Sadler playing Colonel Allen, Demetrius Navarro playing Oscar Padilla, and Mel Harris playing Dr. Harrison.
- The movie tells the story of a mission to assassinate Saddam Hussein which fails leading to severe consequences.
- The film raises issues regarding the moral duties related to military power and political assassinations.
- The movie was distributed by Indican Pictures in the United States and EuroVideo in Germany.
- The film had a different title in other countries – “Casualty of War” in United Kingdom, “Purple Heart – Wer ist der wahre Feind?” in Germany, and “Bíborszív” in Hungary.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1808392
- Longitude: -118.3089661
- Place ID: ChIJlcUYKBWVwoAR1IofkK-RdzA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Burbank, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Santa Clarita, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3916641
- Longitude: -118.542586
- Place ID: ChIJJxjVrDOGwoARSNYFc-CPSlY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Clarita, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
