The Shadow's Edge
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Film / 2005
Purple Heart - Wer ist der wahre Feind
Directed by
Bill Birrell
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.
The story
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.
Cast
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
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