The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo

Fantasy · 1985 · 1h 22m

Movie

7.4/10 · TMDB

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

Overview

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 & crew

Mia FarrowCecilia
Jeff DanielsTom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny AielloMonk
Dianne WiestEmma
Milo O'SheaFather Donnelly
Van JohnsonLarry
Deborah RushRita
Zoe CaldwellThe Countess
Irving MetzmanTheater Manager
John WoodJason
John RothmanMr. Hirsch's Lawyer
Edward HerrmannHenry
Stephanie FarrowCecilia's Sister
Michael TuckerGil's Agent
Alexander CohenRaoul Hirsh

Information

Release date
8 May 1985
Director
Woody Allen
Genres
Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Runtime
1h 22m
Country of origin
United States

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