The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)
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.
Director: Woody Allen
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: March 1, 1985
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
Screenplay
- Woody Allen (Screenplay)
Music: Dick Hyman
Cinematography: Gordon Willis
Editing: Susan E. Morse
Production: Orion Pictures, Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $11M
Original Language: en
Themes
Falling in Love Unexpectedly
Keywords
new york city, great depression, falling in love, movie star
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Purple Rose of Cairo 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.
- Who directed The Purple Rose of Cairo?
- The Purple Rose of Cairo was directed by Woody Allen.
- Who stars in The Purple Rose of Cairo?
- The Purple Rose of Cairo stars Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Irving Metzman, Stephanie Farrow, Edward Herrmann.
- How long is The Purple Rose of Cairo?
- The Purple Rose of Cairo has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is The Purple Rose of Cairo?
- The Purple Rose of Cairo is a Fantasy, Comedy, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Purple Rose of Cairo?
- The Purple Rose of Cairo had a budget of $15M.
- How much did The Purple Rose of Cairo gross?
- The Purple Rose of Cairo grossed $11M worldwide.
- Where was The Purple Rose of Cairo produced?
- The Purple Rose of Cairo was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Purple Rose of Cairo?
- The themes of The Purple Rose of Cairo include: Falling in Love Unexpectedly.