The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985 · Movie · PG · 82 min · ★ 7.4
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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Details
- Years
- 1985
- Release date
- 1985-03-01
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 82 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 (1,143 votes)
Themes
- new york city
- great depression
- falling in love
- movie star
Awards & recognition
- The President's Memorial Award · 1986
- BAFTA Award — Best Film
- César Award — Best Foreign Film
- Golden Globe Award — Best Screenplay
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1986 · nominated
Cast & crew
Mia Farrow
as Cecilia
Jeff Daniels
as Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello
as Monk
Irving Metzman
as Theater Manager
- SF
Stephanie Farrow
as Cecilia's Sister
Edward Herrmann
as Henry
John Wood
as Jason
Deborah Rush
as Rita
Van Johnson
as Larry
Zoe Caldwell
as The Countess
Directed by Woody Allen