The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

  • PG
  • 01/26/1985 (US)
  • Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
  • 1h 22m

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.

Woody Allen

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Mia Farrow's headshot

Mia Farrow

Cecilia
Jeff Daniels's headshot

Jeff Daniels

Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello's headshot

Danny Aiello

Monk
Irving Metzman's headshot

Irving Metzman

Theater Manager
Stephanie Farrow's headshot

Stephanie Farrow

Cecilia's Sister
Edward Herrmann's headshot

Edward Herrmann

Henry
John Wood's headshot

John Wood

Jason
Deborah Rush's headshot

Deborah Rush

Rita

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