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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.… Read more
82% (136,211)
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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.… Read more
82% (136,211)
Where to watch: Buy
1985 · 1h 22m · ★ 82% (136K)
She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.
Director: Woody Allen
Starring: Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello
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.
Woody Allen
Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Irving Metzman, Stephanie Farrow, Edward Herrmann, John Wood, Deborah Rush, Van Johnson, Zoe Caldwell, Milo O'Shea, Dianne Wiest, Glenne Headly, Paul Herman, Rick Petrucelli, Peter Castellotti, John Rothman, David Kieserman, Elaine Grollman, Victoria Zussin