Purple Violets

Purple Violets

Purple Violets

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Purple Violets

"A second chance for a first love."

2007

1h 43m

5.8(48 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Overview

Patti Petalson is a promising writer, but her marriage and conventional job keep her from her dream. She longs to return to her writing, especially after running into her first love Brian Callahan, a successful crime novelist. Kate is Patti's best friend since college; she's a tough-talking schoolteacher who plays therapist to all Patti's problems, while she's got a few of her own.

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Marlboro Road Gang Productions

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

18 members

Acting

Selma Blair

Patti Petalson

Selma Blair

Acting

Patrick Wilson

Brian Callahan

Patrick Wilson

Acting

Edward Burns

Michael Murphy

Edward Burns

Acting

Debra Messing

Kate Scott

Debra Messing

Acting

Dennis Farina

Gilmore

Dennis Farina

Acting

Dara Coleman

Silent Movie Actor

Dara Coleman

Acting

Heather Goldenhersh

Sassy Party-Goer

Heather Goldenhersh

Acting

Sarah Hudnut

Scare-a Sara

No Image

Acting

Elizabeth Reaser

Bernadette

Elizabeth Reaser

Acting

Rosemarie DeWitt

Murph's Hampton's Fling

Rosemarie DeWitt

Acting

Peter Van Wagner

Mr. Sabatini

Peter Van Wagner

Sound

PT Walkley

Singer / Songwriter

PT Walkley

Acting

Bob Wiltfong

Bookstore Representative

Bob Wiltfong

Acting

Donal Logue

Chazz Coleman

Donal Logue

Acting

Jay Patterson

Michael's Agent

Jay Patterson

Acting

Peter Jacobson

Monroe - Real estate agent

Peter Jacobson

Acting

Joe Pistone

Top Cat

Joe Pistone

Acting

Bill Hader

Bill - Bookstore Fan

Bill Hader

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