Synopsis: 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.

Genre: Not available

Year: 2005

Rating: 4.6

Runtime: 90 min

Director: Bill Birrell

Cast: William Sadler, Demetrius Navarro, Mel Harris, Ed Lauter, Emilio Rivera