The Purple Rose of Cairo
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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United States of America
Ratings
TMDB users
7.4/10
1,140 votes
Rating consensus
74/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Warm reception overall — weighted ~74/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
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
Milo O'Shea
Father Donnelly
Dianne Wiest
Emma
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The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)
Woody Allen
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