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The Purge: Anarchy

The Purge: Anarchy

20146.61h 43m

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.

Directed by James DeMonaco
Written by James DeMonaco
Produced by Andrew Form, Michael Bay, Jason Blum
Box OfficeBudget: $9.0MRevenue: $111.9M

Top Cast

Frank Grillo

Frank Grillo

Sergeant

Carmen Ejogo

Carmen Ejogo

Eva Sanchez

Zach Gilford

Zach Gilford

Shane

Michael Kenneth Williams

Michael Kenneth Williams

Carmelo

Kiele Sanchez

Kiele Sanchez

Liz

Zoë Soul

Zoë Soul

Cali

Edwin Hodge

Edwin Hodge

The Stranger

Justina Machado

Justina Machado

Tanya

John Beasley

John Beasley

Papa Rico

Jack Conley

Jack Conley

Big Daddy

Themes & Keywords

sniperpsychopathbusassault rifledystopiamachetesequelrevengemurderrampagemotorcyclemasked mandeathsurvival horrormartyrgatling gunpurgecautionary

About The Purge: Anarchy

The Purge: Anarchy is a horror, thriller film released in 2014 exploring themes of sniper, psychopath, bus, assault rifle, dystopia, machete. Directed by James DeMonaco, it stars Frank Grillo, Carmen Ejogo, Zach Gilford. 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.

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