7.4

Movies 1985 82 min

The Purple Rose of Cairo

Name: The Purple Rose of Cairo
Released: 1985-03-01
Rating: 7.393
Cast: Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Irving Metzman, Stephanie Farrow

Fantasy Comedy Romance

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Full Synopsis

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

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

Van Johnson

Larry

Zoe Caldwell

The Countess

Milo O'Shea

Father Donnelly

Dianne Wiest

Emma

Technical Details

Status Released

Release date 1985-03-01

Budget $15,000,000

Revenue $10,631,333

Original Language EN

Production Companies Orion Pictures, Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions

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