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The Purple Rose of Cairo

PG19851h 22mWoody Allen
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 75

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

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.

FantasyComedyRomance
New York CityGreat DepressionFalling In LoveMovie Star

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) about?

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.

Who stars in The Purple Rose of Cairo?

The Purple Rose of Cairo stars Mia Farrow (Cecilia), Jeff Daniels (Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd), Danny Aiello (Monk), Dianne Wiest (Emma), Milo O'Shea (Father Donnelly). The film was directed by Woody Allen.

How long is The Purple Rose of Cairo?

The Purple Rose of Cairo has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated PG.

Is The Purple Rose of Cairo worth watching?

The Purple Rose of Cairo holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Fantasy, Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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