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    The Purple Rose of Cairo

    82'

    1985-03-01

    7.4

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

    Fantasy,Comedy,Romance

    Overview:

    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.

    DirectingWoody AllenWritingWoody Allen

    Watch Providers (US)

    - Amazon Video

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    - Google Play Movies

    - YouTube

    - Fandango At Home

    Cast

    3

    Cecilia

    Mia Farrow

    2

    Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

    Jeff Daniels

    1

    Monk

    Danny Aiello

    4

    Emma

    Dianne Wiest

    1

    Father Donnelly

    Milo O'Shea

    1

    Larry

    Van Johnson

    1

    Rita

    Deborah Rush

    1

    The Countess

    Zoe Caldwell

    1

    Theater Manager

    Irving Metzman

    2

    Jason

    John Wood

    1

    Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer

    John Rothman

    3

    Henry

    Edward Herrmann

    1

    Cecilia's Sister

    Stephanie Farrow

    1

    Gil's Agent

    Michael Tucker

    1

    Raoul Hirsh

    Alexander Cohen

    1

    Delilah

    Annie-Joe Edwards

    1

    Olga

    Camille Saviola

    2

    The Communist

    Peter McRobbie

    1

    Usherette

    Juliana Donald

    1

    Diner Boss

    David Kieserman

    1

    Diner Patron

    Elaine Grollman

    1

    Diner Patron

    Victoria Zussin

    1

    Diner Patron

    Mark Hammond

    1

    Diner Patron

    Wade Barnes

    1

    Diner Patron

    Joseph G. Graham

    1

    Diner Patron

    Don Quigley

    1

    Diner Patron

    Maurice Brenner

    1

    Penny Pitcher

    Paul Herman

    1

    Penny Pitcher

    Rick Petrucelli

    1

    Penny Pitcher

    Peter Castellotti

    1

    Ticket Buyer

    Milton Seaman

    1

    Ticket Buyer

    Mimi Weddell

    1

    Ticket Taker

    Tom Degidon

    1

    Popcorn Seller

    Mary Hedahl

    1

    Arturo

    Eugene J. Anthony

    1

    Bandleader

    Ebb Miller

    1

    Kitty Haynes

    Karen Akers

    1

    Movie Audience

    Margaret Thompson

    1

    Movie Audience

    George Hamlin

    1

    Movie Audience

    Helen Hanft

    1

    Movie Audience

    Leo Postrel

    1

    Movie Audience

    Helen Miller

    1

    Movie Audience

    George Martin

    1

    Movie Audience

    Crystal Field

    1

    Reporter

    Ken Chapin

    1

    Reporter

    Robert Trebor

    1

    Movie Goer

    Benjamin Rayson

    1

    Movie Goer

    Jean Shevlin

    1

    Movie Goer

    Albert S. Bennett

    1

    Movie Goer

    Martha Sherrill

    1

    Movie Goer

    Gretchen MacLane

    1

    Movie Goer

    Edwin Bordo

    1

    Policeman #1

    Andrew Murphy

    1

    Policeman #2

    Tom Kubiak

    1

    Hollywood Executive

    Raymond Serra

    1

    Press Agent

    George J. Manos

    1

    Waiter

    David Tice

    1

    Maitre D'

    James Lynch

    1

    Variety Reporter

    Sydney A. Blake

    1

    Drugstore Customer

    Peter Von Berg

    1

    Photo Double

    David Weber

    2

    Hooker

    Glenne Headly

    1

    Hooker

    Willie Tjan

    1

    Hooker

    Lela Ivey

    N/A

    Hooker

    Drinda Lalumia

    1

    Music Store Owner

    Loretta Tupper

    1

    Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

    Marty Appel

    1

    Waiter (uncredited)

    James Prendergast

    Details:

    • Budget: 15000000
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 10631333
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
    • Vote Count: 1197
    • Popularity: 2.7858
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:The Purple Rose of Cairo

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