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The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo

7.4 (1,165) ·1985 ·82 min ·Movie
Fantasy Comedy Romance

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.

Top Cast

Mia Farrow
Mia Farrow
Cecilia
Jeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello
Danny Aiello
Monk
Dianne Wiest
Dianne Wiest
Emma
Milo O'Shea
Milo O'Shea
Father Donnelly
Van Johnson
Van Johnson
Larry
Deborah Rush
Deborah Rush
Rita
Zoe Caldwell
Zoe Caldwell
The Countess
Irving Metzman
Irving Metzman
Theater Manager
John Wood
John Wood
Jason

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