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The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

Mar 1, 1985 · 1h 22m

7.4/10 TMDB user score
1,199 votes on TMDB

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.

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Top cast

  • Mia Farrow Mia Farrow Cecilia
  • Jeff Daniels Jeff Daniels Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
  • Danny Aiello Danny Aiello Monk
  • Dianne Wiest Dianne Wiest Emma
  • Milo O'Shea Milo O'Shea Father Donnelly
  • Van Johnson Van Johnson Larry
  • Deborah Rush Deborah Rush Rita
  • Zoe Caldwell Zoe Caldwell The Countess
  • Irving Metzman Irving Metzman Theater Manager
  • John Wood John Wood Jason
  • John Rothman John Rothman Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer
  • Edward Herrmann Edward Herrmann Henry
  • Stephanie Farrow Cecilia's Sister
  • Michael Tucker Michael Tucker Gil's Agent
  • Alexander Cohen Raoul Hirsh
  • Annie-Joe Edwards Delilah

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