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The First Purge
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The First Purge

2018-07-04 · 97 min · ★ 6.0

Action · Horror · Thriller

To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community. But when the violence of oppressors meets the rage of the others, the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders and spread across the nation.

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Directors
Gerard McMurray
Production companies
Platinum Dunes, Blumhouse Productions, Universal Pictures, Man in a Tree Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 13,000,000
Revenue
USD 137,056,262

Top Cast

Y'lan NoelY'lan NoelDmitri Cimber
Lex Scott DavisLex Scott DavisNya Charms
Joivan WadeJoivan WadeIsaiah Charms
Steve HarrisSteve HarrisFreddy
MuggaMuggaDolores
Patch DarraghPatch DarraghArlo Sabian / Chief of Staff
Marisa TomeiMarisa TomeiDr. May Updale / Architect
Luna Lauren VélezLuna Lauren VélezLuisa
Kristen SolisKristen SolisSelina
Rotimi PaulRotimi PaulSkeletor
Mo McRaeMo McRae7 & 7
Jermel HowardJermel HowardLorenzo
SiyaSiyaBlaise
Christian RobinsonChristian RobinsonCapital A
Derek BascoDerek BascoTaz
D.K. BowserD.K. BowserSharpie
Mitchell EdwardsMitchell EdwardsKels
Maria RiveraMaria RiveraAnna
Chyna LayneChyna LayneElsa
Ian BlackmanIan BlackmanBracken

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