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The Color Purple

PG-132h 34m1985Steven Spielberg
IMDb: 7.7/10Rotten: 73%Metacritic: 78/100
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"It's about life. It's about love. It's about us."

An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.

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PrisonRapeSibling RelationshipJazzSouthern UsaAfricaEmpowermentAdoptionAbusive FatherViolent Husband

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What is The Color Purple (1985) about?

An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her…

Who stars in The Color Purple?

The Color Purple stars Danny Glover (Albert), Whoopi Goldberg (Celie), Margaret Avery (Shug Avery), Oprah Winfrey (Sofia), Willard E. Pugh (Harpo). The film was directed by Steven Spielberg.

How long is The Color Purple?

The Color Purple has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Color Purple worth watching?

The Color Purple holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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