The First Purge(2018)
“Witness the birth of an American tradition.”
Overview
To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community. But when the violence of oppressors meets the rage of the others, the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders and spread across the nation.
Director
Gerard McMurray
Studio
Platinum Dunes
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$137M
Cast
Y'lan Noel
as Dmitri Cimber
Lex Scott Davis
as Nya Charms
Joivan Wade
as Isaiah Charms
Steve Harris
as Freddy
Mugga
as Dolores
Patch Darragh
as Arlo Sabian / Chief of Staff
Marisa Tomei
as Dr. May Updale / Architect
Luna Lauren Vélez
as Luisa
Kristen Solis
as Selina
Rotimi Paul
as Skeletor
Mo McRae
as 7 & 7
Jermel Howard
as Lorenzo
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2018
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$13M
Box Office
$137M
Production Companies
Platinum Dunes • Blumhouse Productions • Universal Pictures
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What is The First Purge about?▼
To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community. But when the violence of oppressors meets the rage of the others, the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders and spread across the nation.
Who directed The First Purge?▼
The First Purge was directed by Gerard McMurray and released in 2018. It is a action, horror, thriller film.
How long is The First Purge?▼
The First Purge has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in The First Purge?▼
The cast of The First Purge includes Y'lan Noel as Dmitri Cimber, Lex Scott Davis as Nya Charms, Joivan Wade as Isaiah Charms, Steve Harris as Freddy, Mugga as Dolores and more.
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