The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo

7.4(1.1K)
FantasyComedyRomance

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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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
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
Glenne Headly
Glenne Headly
Hooker
Paul Herman
Paul Herman
Penny Pitcher
Rick Petrucelli
Rick Petrucelli
Penny Pitcher

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Release dateMar 01 1985

Runtime1 hour 22 minutes

Official siteVisit here

LanguageEnglish

Production companiesOrion Pictures, Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions

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