THE PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO (1985)
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The Purple Rose of Cairo
She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.
Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
March 1, 1985
English
1h 22m
United States
Orion Pictures
$15,000,000
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.
Cast & Characters
Mia Farrow
Cecilia
Jeff Daniels
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello
Monk
Irving Metzman
Theater Manager
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
Glenne Headly
Hooker
Paul Herman
Penny Pitcher
Rick Petrucelli
Penny Pitcher
Peter Castellotti
Penny Pitcher
John Rothman
Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer
David Kieserman
Diner Boss
Elaine Grollman
Diner Patron
Victoria Zussin
Diner Patron
Mark Hammond
Diner Patron
Wade Barnes
Diner Patron
Joseph G. Graham
Diner Patron
Don Quigley
Diner Patron
Maurice Brenner
Diner Patron
Crew
Woody Allen
Director
Woody Allen
Screenplay
Dick Hyman
Original Music Composer
Gordon Willis
Director of Photography
Robert Greenhut
Producer
Charles H. Joffe
Executive Producer
Jack Rollins
Executive Producer