The True Horror of War...is What We Do to Ourselves
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.

William Sadler
Colonel Allen

Demetrius Navarro
Oscar Padilla

Mel Harris
Dr. Harrison

Ed Lauter
Civilian

Emilio Rivera
Deputy
Mary L. Carter
News Reporter

Russell Gannon
Al-Sadr
Joseph Aguilar
M.A. Guiterrez

Douglas Tait
Halliday
Toufig Tulsiram
Iraqi soldier
Charlie Parrish
Drill Instructor

Dennis Hayden
Earl
Dave Erickson
News Anchor

Charles Fathy
Iraqi Officer