The Purple Rose of Cairo

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

  • Rated 7.4 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1985
  • 1h 22m
  • Fantasy
  • Comedy
  • Romance

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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Director
Woody Allen
Starring
Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Dianne Wiest

Cast

  • Mia Farrow

    Mia Farrow

    Cecilia

  • Jeff Daniels

    Jeff Daniels

    Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

  • Danny Aiello

    Danny Aiello

    Monk

  • Dianne Wiest

    Dianne Wiest

    Emma

  • Milo O'Shea

    Milo O'Shea

    Father Donnelly

  • Van Johnson

    Van Johnson

    Larry

  • Deborah Rush

    Deborah Rush

    Rita

  • Zoe Caldwell

    Zoe Caldwell

    The Countess

  • Irving Metzman

    Irving Metzman

    Theater Manager

  • John Wood

    John Wood

    Jason

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