The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

U/A 13+ 01/03/1985
  • Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
  • 1 hr 22 min
74%
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $15,000,000
  • Revenue :$10,631,333
She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.

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.
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $15,000,000
  • Revenue :$10,631,333
She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.

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.
Top Billed 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

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

Glenne Headly
Glenne Headly

Hooker

Paul Herman
Paul Herman

Penny Pitcher

Peter Castellotti
Peter Castellotti

Penny Pitcher

John Rothman
John Rothman

Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer

Mimi Weddell
Mimi Weddell

Ticket Buyer

Karen Akers
Karen Akers

Kitty Haynes

Peter McRobbie
Peter McRobbie

The Communist

Camille Saviola
Camille Saviola

Olga

Juliana Donald
Juliana Donald

Usherette

Helen Hanft
Helen Hanft

Movie Audience

George Martin
George Martin

Movie Audience

Crystal Field
Crystal Field

Movie Audience

Robert Trebor
Robert Trebor

Reporter

Benjamin Rayson
Benjamin Rayson

Movie Goer

Tom Kubiak
Tom Kubiak

Policeman #2

Raymond Serra
Raymond Serra

Hollywood Executive

Michael Tucker
Michael Tucker

Gil's Agent

Peter Von Berg
Peter Von Berg

Drugstore Customer

Lela Ivey
Lela Ivey

Hooker

Drinda Lalumia
Drinda Lalumia

Hooker

James Prendergast
James Prendergast

Waiter (uncredited)

lines
Crew Members
Woody Allen
Woody Allen

Director

Robert Greenhut
Robert Greenhut

Producer

Charles H. Joffe
Charles H. Joffe

Executive Producer

Jack Rollins
Jack Rollins

Executive Producer

Dick Hyman
Dick Hyman

Original Music Composer

Gordon Willis
Gordon Willis

Director of Photography

Woody Allen
Woody Allen

Screenplay

Juliet Taylor
Juliet Taylor

Casting

Thomas A. Reilly
Thomas A. Reilly

First Assistant Director

Brian Hamill
Brian Hamill

Still Photographer

Isis Mussenden
Isis Mussenden

Costume Assistant

Jonathan Filley
Jonathan Filley

Location Manager

Todd M. Thaler
Todd M. Thaler

Additional Casting

Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire

Thanks

Jeffrey Kurland
Jeffrey Kurland

Costume Design

Media
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