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The Purge is a american film of genre Science fiction directed by James DeMonaco released in USA on 6 june 2013 with Ethan Hawke

The Purge (2013)

The Purge
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Released in USA 6 june 2013
Length 1h25
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Science fiction,    Thriller,    Horror
Rating57% 2.8591252.8591252.8591252.8591252.859125

The Purge is a 2013 American social science fiction horror film written and directed by James DeMonaco. It stars Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Adelaide Kane and Max Burkholder. It is the first installment in DeMonaco's Purge film series.

Despite mixed reviews, the film was commercially successful, grossing $89,328,627 during its run, far surpassing its $3 million budget. It was the lowest budget film to hit the top of the box office charts in 25 years before its release. A sequel, titled The Purge: Anarchy, was released worldwide on July 18, 2014 to even greater success.

Synopsis

On March 21, 2022, one hour before the annual Purge commences, James Sandin (Ethan Hawke) returns to his home in an affluent Los Angeles suburb to wait out the night with his wife Mary (Lena Headey) and their two children, 17-year-old daughter Zoey (Adelaide Kane) and 14-year-old son Charlie (Max Burkholder). James is the top salesman for elaborate security systems designed specifically for Purge night, and the family is assured that the security system manufactured by James' company will keep them safe. Their neighbors attribute the size and fittings of the newly extended Sandins' house to his success in local promotion.

Actors

Ethan Hawke

(James Sandin)
Lena Headey

(Mary Sandin)
Max Burkholder

(Charlie Sandin)
Adelaide Kane

(Zoey Sandin)
Edwin Hodge

(Bloody Stranger)
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