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The Purple Rose of Cairo

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FantasyComedyRomance
7.394/10(1,040 ratings)

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.

03-01-1985
1h 22m
The Purple Rose of Cairo
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Main Cast

Mia Farrow

Mia Farrow

Cecilia

Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

Danny Aiello

Danny Aiello

Monk

Irving Metzman

Irving Metzman

Theater Manager

Cecilia's Sister

Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

Henry

John Wood

John Wood

Jason

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Woody Allen
Production:
Orion Pictures
Revenue:
$10,631,333
Budget:
$15,000,000

Key Crew

Director:
Woody Allen
Producer:
Robert Greenhut
Executive Producer:
Charles H. Joffe
Executive Producer:
Jack Rollins
Original Music Composer:
Dick Hyman

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en