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The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo

1985 · fantasy · movie7.525 ratings

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.

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cast

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

director

Woody Allen

trailers

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

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

information

genres

fantasy, comedy, romance

budget

$15M

revenue

$10.6M