Purgatory (1998): Cast & Plot
Purgatory is a 1998 action war film directed by Aleksandr Nevzorov, starring Zed Korshoonoff as Chechen Rebel, Dmitriy Nagiev and Viktor Stepanov. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Aleksandr Nevzorov
- Original language
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Russian - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Purgatory About?
The premise of Purgatory without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film depicts the fierce struggle for a hospital in Grozny, Chechnya, in January 1995, as Russian army troops clash with Chechen rebels backed by Arabian mujahideen and foreign mercenaries. Though the narrative is fictional, the characters are based on real‑life counterparts and the events condense actual incidents from the Grozny siege during the First Chechen War.
Purgatory Themes & Keywords
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- chechnya
Purgatory Cast & Characters
Zed Korshoonoff leads the cast as Chechen Rebel, with Dmitriy Nagiev as Dukuz Israpilov and Viktor Stepanov as Captain Suvorov. Directed by Aleksandr Nevzorov; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Aleksandr Nevzorov
- Zed Korshoonoff as Chechen Rebel
- Dmitriy Nagiev as Dukuz Israpilov
- Viktor Stepanov as Captain Suvorov
- Yakov Petrov
Also Starring in Purgatory
· 27 more- Aleksandr Baranov
- Sergey Rost Tankist T-80
- Ivan Ganzha Ivan, kapitan
- Aleksandr Makarov
- Aleksandr Glinskiy
- Anton Vinogradov
- Gennady Makoev
- Andrey Ivanov
- Aleksey Kuzmin
- Aleksandr Kazakov
- Roman Zhilkin
- Alexey Vasilyev
- Evgeniy Popov
- Alexey Uteganov
- Igor Pavlov
- Vladimir Pavlov
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Purgatory Plot Summary
What happens in Purgatory from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A violent outlaw band led by Blackjack Britton and Cavin Guthrie robs a bank, setting off a chain of tense moments that pull Sonny, Cavin’s young nephew, into a fate he never expected. In the chaos of the ensuing gunfight, Dolly Sloan, a prostitute connected to the crew, is shot and dies in Cavin’s arms, a stark reminder of the costs behind the men’s lawless ambitions. The gang bolts, hotly pursued by a determined posse, and they manage a narrow escape through a ferocious dust storm, slipping into a hidden tunnel that leads them into a lush, green valley far from the trouble they left behind.
Full summary
The whole story of Purgatory, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Purgatory?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the young outlaw who becomes the central figure in the town of Refuge?
Purgatory Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “War Fighter 3” and “Chistilishche”.
- Also known as
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- War Fighter 3
- Chistilishche
- Chechenia Warrior
- 炼狱
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Purgatory FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Purgatory, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Purgatory?
Purgatory runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Purgatory released?
Purgatory was released on March 23, 1998.
Who directed Purgatory?
Purgatory was directed by Aleksandr Nevzorov.
More films by Aleksandr Nevzorov Who is in the cast of Purgatory?
Purgatory stars Zed Korshoonoff as Chechen Rebel, Dmitriy Nagiev as Dukuz Israpilov and Viktor Stepanov as Captain Suvorov, among 31 credited actors.
Does Purgatory have a post-credit scene?
No. Purgatory has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Purgatory in?
The original language of Purgatory is Russian.
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