FantasyComedyRomance
The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985
82 min
7.4
74.0%
User Score
(1100 votes)
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.
DIRECTED BY
Charles H. Joffe
STARRING
Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Irving Metzman, Stephanie Farrow
Videos & Trailers
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Trailer
The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) Original Trailer [HD]
Cast
Mia Farrow
Cecilia
Jeff Daniels
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello
Monk
Irving Metzman
Theater Manager
Edward Herrmann
Henry
John Wood
Jason
Deborah Rush
Rita
Van Johnson
Larry
Zoe Caldwell
The Countess
Milo O’Shea
Father Donnelly
Dianne Wiest
Emma
