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74% Critic Match
The Purple Rose of Cairo
“She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.”
7.4 / 10• 1985• 1h 22m•PG• English
FantasyComedyRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Mia Farrow
Cecilia
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Woody Allen's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Purple Rose of Cairo is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
