The Purple Rose of Cairo
She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.
March 1, 1985
82 min
PG
✓ Released 15155 days ago
Fantasy
Comedy
Romance
7.4
User Score
1,168 votes
About
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.
Movie Info
Status: Released
Director: Woody Allen
Runtime: 82 min
Budget: $15,000,000
Revenue: $10,631,333
Top Cast
Mia Farrow
Cecilia
Jeff Daniels
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello
Monk
Dianne Wiest
Emma
Milo O'Shea
Father Donnelly
Van Johnson
Larry
Deborah Rush
Rita
Zoe Caldwell
The Countess
