The Purple Rose of Cairo

Name: The Purple Rose of Cairo
Released: 1985-03-01
Rating: 7.382

7.4/10 (1,173)

·1985· 82 min

Director: Woody Allen

"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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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

Irving Metzman

Theater Manager

John Wood

Jason

John Rothman

Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer

Edward Herrmann

Henry

In brief

The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) is a fantasy, comedy, romance film. With an average rating of 7.4/10 from 1,173 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 22min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is The Purple Rose of Cairo?

The Purple Rose of Cairo runs 82 minutes (1h 22min).

What rating does The Purple Rose of Cairo have?

The Purple Rose of Cairo has an average rating of 7.4/10 based on 1,173 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Purple Rose of Cairo from?

The Purple Rose of Cairo was released in 1985.