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Purple Violets

NR20071h 43mEdward Burns
IMDb 6.4

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"A second chance for a first love."

Patti Petalson is a promising writer, but her marriage and conventional job keep her from her dream. She longs to return to her writing, especially after running into her first love Brian Callahan, a successful crime novelist. Kate is Patti's best friend since college; she's a tough-talking schoolteacher who plays therapist to all Patti's problems, while she's got a few of her own.

ComedyDramaRomance

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What is Purple Violets (2007) about?

Patti Petalson is a promising writer, but her marriage and conventional job keep her from her dream. She longs to return to her writing, especially after running into her first love Brian Callahan, a successful crime novelist. Kate is Patti's best friend since college; she's a tough-talking schoolteacher who plays therapist to all Patti's problems, while she's got a few of her own.

Who stars in Purple Violets?

Purple Violets stars Selma Blair (Patti Petalson), Patrick Wilson (Brian Callahan), Edward Burns (Michael Murphy), Debra Messing (Kate Scott), Dennis Farina (Gilmore). The film was directed by Edward Burns.

How long is Purple Violets?

Purple Violets has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated NR.

Is Purple Violets worth watching?

Purple Violets holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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