The Purple Rose of Cairo
"She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything."
Originally released in 1985. The Purple Rose of Cairo is a fantasy/comedy film. directed by Woody Allen. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, and Danny Aiello
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (1,110 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$10.6M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $10,631,333
Production Companies
- Orion Pictures
- Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Purple Rose of Cairo about?
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 ...
Who directed The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The Purple Rose of Cairo was directed by Woody Allen.
How long is The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The Purple Rose of Cairo has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Purple Rose of Cairo released?
The Purple Rose of Cairo was released on March 1, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The main cast of The Purple Rose of Cairo includes Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Irving Metzman, Stephanie Farrow.
Is The Purple Rose of Cairo worth watching?
The Purple Rose of Cairo has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 1,110 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.