The Color Purple (1985)

  • PG-13
  • 12/16/1985 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 2h 34m

It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.

Overview

An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.

Alice Walker

Novel

Menno Meyjes

Screenplay

Steven Spielberg

Director

Cast

Danny Glover's headshot

Danny Glover

Albert
Whoopi Goldberg's headshot

Whoopi Goldberg

Celie
Margaret Avery's headshot

Margaret Avery

Shug Avery
Oprah Winfrey's headshot

Oprah Winfrey

Sofia
Willard E. Pugh's headshot

Willard E. Pugh

Harpo
Akosua Busia's headshot

Akosua Busia

Nettie
Desreta Jackson's headshot

Desreta Jackson

Young Celie
Adolph Caesar's headshot

Adolph Caesar

Old Mr.

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