Riders of The Purple Sage

– Jim Lassiter roams from town to town in search for the man who drove his sister to suicide. While ri..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 38 Minutes
Release Year:
1996
Riders of the Purple Sage (1996)

Jim Lassiter roams from town to town in search for the man who drove his sister to suicide. While riding toward a mountain pass, he sees an heiress, Jane Withersteen, being harassed by thugs and steps in to help. A religious sect wants Jane to marry their leader, Deacon Tull, so they can gain ownership of her land. When he steps in to help, Lassister slowly begins to believe that a member of this sect is the man he is looking for.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Riders of the Purple Sage (1996) - Trailer

Release Date:

21 Jan 1996

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
TV-PG – Parental Guidance is recommended

This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Programs rated TV-PG may contain some material that parents or guardians may find inappropriate for younger children. Programs assigned a TV-PG rating may include some inappropriate language, very little sexual content, suggestive dialogue, and/or moderate violence.

Director:

Charles Haid

Writer:

Zane Grey (book), Gill Dennis (teleplay)

Main Actors:

Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Henry Thomas, Robin Tunney

Plot:

Jim Lassiter roams from town to town in search for the man who drove his sister to suicide. While riding toward a mountain pass, he sees an heiress, Jane Withersteen, being harassed by thugs and steps in to help. A religious sect wants Jane to marry their leader, Deacon Tull, so they can gain ownership of her land. When he steps in to help, Lassister slowly begins to believe that a member of this sect is the man he is looking for.

Awards:

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Production:

Turner Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.4/10