The Purge: Anarchy(2014)
Overview
One night per year, the government sanctions a 12-hour period in which citizens can commit any crime they wish -- including murder -- without fear of punishment or imprisonment. Leo, a sergeant who lost his son, plans a vigilante mission of revenge during the mayhem. However, instead of a death-dealing avenger, he becomes the unexpected protector of four innocent strangers who desperately need his help if they are to survive the night.
Director
James DeMonaco
Studio
Why Not Productions
Budget
$9M
Revenue
$112M
Cast
Frank Grillo
as Sergeant
Carmen Ejogo
as Eva Sanchez
Zach Gilford
as Shane
Michael Kenneth Williams
as Carmelo
Kiele Sanchez
as Liz
Zoë Soul
as Cali
Edwin Hodge
as The Stranger
Justina Machado
as Tanya
John Beasley
as Papa Rico
Jack Conley
as Big Daddy
Noel Gugliemi
as Diego
Castulo Guerra
as Barney
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2014
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$9M
Box Office
$112M
Production Companies
Why Not Productions • Platinum Dunes • Blumhouse Productions
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One night per year, the government sanctions a 12-hour period in which citizens can commit any crime they wish -- including murder -- without fear of punishment or imprisonment. Leo, a sergeant who lost his son, plans a vigilante mission of revenge during the mayhem. However, instead of a death-dealing avenger, he becomes the unexpected protector of four innocent strangers who desperately need his help if they are to survive the night.
Who directed The Purge: Anarchy?▼
The Purge: Anarchy was directed by James DeMonaco and released in 2014. It is a horror, thriller film.
How long is The Purge: Anarchy?▼
The Purge: Anarchy has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in The Purge: Anarchy?▼
The cast of The Purge: Anarchy includes Frank Grillo as Sergeant, Carmen Ejogo as Eva Sanchez, Zach Gilford as Shane, Michael Kenneth Williams as Carmelo, Kiele Sanchez as Liz and more.
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