The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985·1h 22m
7.4/ 10 (1,115 votes)
“She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.”
FantasyComedyRomance
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.
Trailer
Director
Woody Allen
Writers
Woody Allen
Where to Watch
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Cast
Mia Farrow
Cecilia
Jeff Daniels
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello
Monk
Irving Metzman
Theater Manager
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Stephanie Farrow
Cecilia's Sister
Edward Herrmann
Henry
John Wood
Jason
Deborah Rush
Rita
Van Johnson
Larry
Zoe Caldwell
The Countess
Details
Language
en
Status
Released
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$11M
