CinemaOSMovie · 1985 · 1h 22m · PG
The Purple Rose of Cairo

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

74%(1,188)IMDbFantasyComedyRomance

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.

Directed byWoody Allen

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 22m
Language
EN
Released
March 1, 1985
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$10,631,333
Studios
Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions

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The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) Original Trailer [HD]

The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) Original Trailer [HD]

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Mia Farrow

Mia Farrow

Cecilia

Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

Danny Aiello

Danny Aiello

Monk

Dianne Wiest

Dianne Wiest

Emma

Milo O'Shea

Milo O'Shea

Father Donnelly

Van Johnson

Van Johnson

Larry

Deborah Rush

Deborah Rush

Rita

Zoe Caldwell

Zoe Caldwell

The Countess

Irving Metzman

Irving Metzman

Theater Manager

John Wood

John Wood

Jason

Creative team
Directed by
Woody Allen
Woody Allen
Written by
Woody Allen
Woody Allen
Produced by
Robert Greenhut

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