Purity Squad (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film
Released in 1945, Purity Squad is a crime film directed by Harold F. Kress, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. This entry in the Crime Does Not Pay series focuses on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's effort to ensure that drugs are fully tested before they are sold to consumers. Two unscrupulous investors market the drug 'Diabulin' as a substitute for insulin after preliminary tests show good results. After a short time, however, users start dying from the drug. The FDA and the state attorney general's office then go after the drug marketers.
Who’s in it. Purity Squad stars Byron Foulger as Dr. Laren aka Dr. Dibson, Dick Elliott as Judge Gilmenn, Morris Ankrum as Dr. Adams (uncredited) and Paul E. Burns as Janitor John Billings (uncredited), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Purity Squad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Purity Squad tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Purity Squad (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Purity Squad change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Purity Squad?
- Purity Squad stars Byron Foulger, Dick Elliott, Morris Ankrum, Paul E. Burns and Edward Earle.
- When was Purity Squad released?
- Purity Squad was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.