The Color Purple
"It's about life. It's about love. It's about us."
Originally released in 1985. The Color Purple is a drama/history film. directed by Steven Spielberg. With a runtime of 2h 34m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, and Margaret Avery
Synopsis
An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 18, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
2h 34m
154 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (1,916 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$146.3M
9.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $146,300,000
Production Companies
- Amblin Entertainment
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- The Guber-Peters Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Color Purple about?
An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the ...
Who directed The Color Purple?
The Color Purple was directed by Steven Spielberg.
How long is The Color Purple?
The Color Purple has a runtime of 2 hours and 34 minutes (154 minutes total).
When was The Color Purple released?
The Color Purple was released on December 18, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Color Purple?
The main cast of The Color Purple includes Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey, Willard E. Pugh.
Is The Color Purple worth watching?
The Color Purple has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 1,916 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.