The Purple Rose of Cairo

She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.

PG19851h 22m7.4Movie

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Overview

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

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

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FantasyComedyRomance