The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

7.4 82 min Movie
FantasyComedyRomance

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.

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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
John Rothman John Rothman Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer
Edward Herrmann Edward Herrmann Henry

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