1985
7.4 (1063 votes)
1h 22m
Genres
Fantasy
Comedy
Romance
Production Companies
Orion Pictures
The Purple Rose of Cairo
She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real but you can't have everything.
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.
Key Crew
Director of Photography: Gordon Willis
Producer: Robert Greenhut
Director: Woody Allen
Screenplay: Woody Allen
Top Cast
Mia Farrow
Cecilia
Jeff Daniels
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello
Monk
Irving Metzman
Theater Manager
Stephanie Farrow
Cecilia's Sister
Edward Herrmann
Henry
John Wood
Jason
Deborah Rush
Rita
Videos
The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) Original Trailer [HD]
