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The Purple Rose of Cairo

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.

1985 |1h 22m |  Fantasy, Comedy, Romance

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Cast

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Mia Farrow

Cecilia

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Jeff Daniels

Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

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Danny Aiello

Monk

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Irving Metzman

Theater Manager

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Stephanie Farrow

Cecilia's Sister

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Edward Herrmann

Henry

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John Wood

Jason

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Deborah Rush

Rita

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Van Johnson

Larry

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Zoe Caldwell

The Countess

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Milo O’Shea

Father Donnelly

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Dianne Wiest

Emma

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Glenne Headly

Hooker

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Paul Herman

Penny Pitcher

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Peter Castellotti

Penny Pitcher

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John Rothman

Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer

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Mimi Weddell

Ticket Buyer

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Karen Akers

Kitty Haynes

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Peter McRobbie

The Communist

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Camille Saviola

Olga

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Juliana Donald

Usherette

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Helen Hanft

Movie Audience

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George Martin

Movie Audience

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Robert Trebor

Reporter

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Benjamin Rayson

Movie Goer

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Tom Kubiak

Policeman #2

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Raymond Serra

Hollywood Executive

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Michael Tucker

Gil's Agent

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Peter Von Berg

Drugstore Customer

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Lela Ivey

Hooker

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Drinda Lalumia

Hooker

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Fred Astaire

Jerry Travers (archive footage) (uncredited)

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James Prendergast

Waiter (uncredited)

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Ginger Rogers

Dale Tremont (archive footage) (uncredited)

More Details

Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

$15,000,000.00

Revenue

$10,631,333.00