The Purple Rose of Cairo
The Purple Rose of Cairo
FantasyComedyRomance

The Purple Rose of Cairo

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

7.4(1,150 votes)·1985 82m·EN· United States of America

Directed by Woody Allen

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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7.4/10

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Director

Woody Allen

Studios

Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions

Budget

$15.0M

Revenue

$10.6M

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

Milo O'Shea

Father Donnelly

Dianne Wiest

Emma

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