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.

Steven Spielberg

Director

Alice Walker

Novel

Menno Meyjes

Screenplay

Cast

Whoopi Goldberg's headshot

Whoopi Goldberg

Celie Harris Johnson
Danny Glover's headshot

Danny Glover

Albert Johnson ('Mister')
Margaret Avery's headshot

Margaret Avery

Shug Avery
Oprah Winfrey's headshot

Oprah Winfrey

Sofia Johnson
Willard E. Pugh's headshot

Willard E. Pugh

Harpo Johnson
Akosua Busia's headshot

Akosua Busia

Nettie Harris
Desreta Jackson's headshot

Desreta Jackson

Young Celie Harris
Adolph Caesar's headshot

Adolph Caesar

Old Mister

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