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The Purple Rose of Cairo

19851h 22m7.4/ 10 · TMDB · 1,185 votes
FantasyComedyRomance

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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Directed by Woody Allen

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Ansh Kapoor

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The people behind the story

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

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Film details

Released1 Mar 1985
Original languageEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
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John Rothman

Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer

Edward Herrmann
Edward Herrmann

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