Norbert Weisser and Ed Harris have worked on many projects together -- both in film and on stage. Two of their other pairings are the film Pollock and the play Taking Sides. Director:  Charles Haid Ex Producers: Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, David A. Rosemont Producer: Thomas John Kane Did You Know? The husband and wife team of Ed Harris and Amy Madigan have done many features together. Ed Harris often writes, directs and produces his own projects, with Amy Madigan appearing in many of them.   Norbert is cold-hearted and calculating as Deacon Tull in this adaptation of a Zane Grey western. He has been attempting to convince an heiress with rich holdings of land and cattle to marry him. She does not love him and knows he only wants her for her land. A gunman, Lassiter, comes into the area and wins her trust and affection instead. Deacon Tull and other members of his religious sect stop at nothing to get what they want, including bloodshed and murder. Tull and others of the sect are killed as they attempt to gain the upper hand. The incredibly talented husband and wife team of Ed Harris (Lassiter) and Amy Madigan (heiress Jane Withersteen) are the stars and executive producers of this wonderful 1996 made-for-tv movie. Sadly it is not available on DVD, but there are limited VHS copies available on Amazon.com from third party vendors (at outrageous prices, I might add...) Deacon Tull constantly harasses and humiliates Jane in his bid to win her land and cattle. Riders of the Purple Sage on IMDB Official Fansite     © www.norbert-weisser.com, 2011                                           This is the Official Fansite for Mr. Norbert Weisser                                  Site Design By:  JT eDesigns Check our my new website dedicated to this movie. Many thanks to Norbert for making the site a possibility! Riders of the Purple Sage After unsuccessfully attempting to kill Lassiter, and take Jane’s cattle and land, Tull follows them to their hiding place, and is killed by falling rock.