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The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo

Fantasy • PG • 1985 • 1 hr 22 min
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7.1
IMDb
7.6

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.

Starring

Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Irving Metzman, Stephanie Farrow

Directed By

Woody Allen

Written By

Woody Allen

Attributes

Light

Genre

FantasyComedyRomance

Release Date

April 19, 1985

User Reviews

Jonathan
Jonathan
Nice to watch something light-hearted for once.
HotCoffey
HotCoffey
A beautiful and well written experience
Chandan Cm
Chandan Cm
Fidelity vs. Fiction. The idea of fictional love and tangible love is best served in this film
Matt
Matt
One of the best romantic comedies of all time, the gap between illusion and reality is heartbreaking, absolutely fantastic film
Ángela OG
Ángela OG
Clever screenplay, bumeutifully directed and acted.
Alan John Gerstle
Alan John Gerstle
Lighthearted, touching W Allen film about lonely woman falling in love with movie character. Jeff Daniel's big breakthrough.
Daniela Avilan
Daniela Avilan
Love this movie so much, great story, great acting, great directing. Must watch!!!
Diego Téllez
Diego Téllez
It manages to be a love letter to cinema and a funny satire of classic Hollywood movies.
Mariam Mahran
Mariam Mahran
Absolutely charming. An underrated Woody Allen.
Jack Watson
Jack Watson
Bravely asks the question of would you get with the “real guy” or a flawless fake. And then makes you feel a fool for even debating it.

Stats

Ratings
76 (4%)
252 (14%)
967 (54%)
508 (28%)
7.1 – Based on 1.8k ratings
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The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) Original Trailer [HD]

Cast & Crew

Woody Allen
Woody
Allen
Mia Farrow
Mia
Farrow
Jeff Daniels
Jeff
Daniels
Danny Aiello
Danny
Aiello
Irving Metzman
Irving
Metzman
Stephanie Farrow
Stephanie
Farrow
Edward Herrmann
Edward
Herrmann
John Wood
John
Wood
Deborah Rush
Deborah
Rush
Van Johnson
Van
Johnson
Zoe Caldwell
Zoe
Caldwell
Woody Allen
Woody
Allen

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