Purgatory (1998)
Original title: Чистилище
Purgatory is a 1998 Russian-language war movie directed by Aleksandr Nevzorov, with a running time of 2h. It stars Aleksandr Baranov, Aleksandr Makarov and Dmitriy Nagiev.
This is a story about the battle for a hospital building in Grozny (Chechnya) in January 1995 between Russian Army forces and Chechen rebels supported by Arabian mujahideen and international mercenaries. Although the story is fictional, most of the characters are based on real-life prototypes and events are the compilation of true events during the Grozny Siege in the First Chechen War.
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What is Purgatory about?
This is a story about the battle for a hospital building in Grozny (Chechnya) in January 1995 between Russian Army forces and Chechen rebels supported by Arabian mujahideen and international mercenaries. Although the story is fictional, most of the characters are based on real-life prototypes and events are the compilation of true events during the Grozny Siege in the First Chechen War.
When was Purgatory released?
Purgatory was released on 23 March 1998.
How long is Purgatory?
Purgatory runs 2h.
Who made Purgatory?
Purgatory was directed by Aleksandr Nevzorov.