The Purple Rose of Cairo

19851h 22min

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.

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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. 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.

Released
March 1, 1985
Runtime
1h 22min
Director
Woody Allen
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$10,631,333
Genre
FantasyComedyRomance
Language
English
Production
Orion Pictures
Cast
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