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The Purple Rose of Cairo
The Purple Rose of Cairo
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The Purple Rose of Cairo

1985
1h 22m
Fantasy
Comedy
Romance

Status

Released

Release

1985

Runtime

1h 22m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

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Streaming

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Philo

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5
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Storyline

"She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything."

Cecilia is a waitress in New Jersey, living a dreary life during the Great Depression. Her only escape from her mundane reality is the movie theatre. After losing her job, Cecilia goes to see 'The Purple Rose of Cairo' in hopes of raising her spirits, where she watches dashing archaeologist Tom Baxter time and again.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 22m
Mar 1, 1985
Languages
English
Director
Woody Allen
Woody Allen
Production
Orion Pictures
Orion Pictures
Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

68 Cast Members

Mia Farrow

Mia Farrow

Cecilia

Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

Danny Aiello

Danny Aiello

Monk

Irving Metzman

Irving Metzman

Theater Manager

Stephanie Farrow

Cecilia's Sister

Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

Henry

John Wood

John Wood

Jason

Deborah Rush

Deborah Rush

Rita

Van Johnson

Van Johnson

Larry

Zoe Caldwell

Zoe Caldwell

The Countess

Milo O'Shea

Milo O'Shea

Father Donnelly

Dianne Wiest

Dianne Wiest

Emma

Glenne Headly

Glenne Headly

Hooker

Paul Herman

Paul Herman

Penny Pitcher

Rick Petrucelli

Penny Pitcher

Peter Castellotti

Peter Castellotti

Penny Pitcher

John Rothman

John Rothman

Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer

David Kieserman

Diner Boss

Elaine Grollman

Diner Patron

Victoria Zussin

Diner Patron

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