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Purgatory

March 26, 1971 1h 31m

Originally released in 1971. Purgatory is a drama film. directed by Haro Senft.

Starring Jost Vobeck, Ingeborg Schöner, and Paul Albert Krumm

Synopsis

Daniel accidentally witnesses a kidnapping on the street. After his report to the police didn't get the attention he had hoped for, he looks for an explanation himself and gets more and more entangled in doubts about his surroundings and his own actions. Through his commitment, he finds himself increasingly exposed to violence and eventually kills a person. During the interrogation by the public prosecutor, he experiences the purgatory of his awakening.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 26, 1971 54 years ago
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Runtime 1h 31m 91 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Haro Senft Filmproduktion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Purgatory about?

Daniel accidentally witnesses a kidnapping on the street. After his report to the police didn't get the attention he had hoped for, he looks for an explanation himself and gets more and more entang...

Who directed Purgatory?

Purgatory was directed by Haro Senft.

How long is Purgatory?

Purgatory has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

When was Purgatory released?

Purgatory was released on March 26, 1971 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Purgatory?

The main cast of Purgatory includes Jost Vobeck, Ingeborg Schöner, Paul Albert Krumm, Annemarie Wendl, Karl Obermayr.