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The Purple Rose of Cairo

(1985)
7.6 PixlRun
She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.
Country United States of America
Original language English
Runtime 1h 22min
Premiere 1985-03-01
Box office $10,631,333 worldwide gross
MPAA rating PG
Director Woody Allen
Cinematography Gordon Willis
Editor Susan E. Morse
Producers Robert Greenhut
Production Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions

All cast & crew

Director
Woody Allen
Cinematography
Gordon Willis
Editor
Susan E. Morse
Producers
Robert Greenhut

Photos

Awards summary

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 15 wins & 15 nominations total

Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed The Purple Rose of Cairo?
Woody Allen directed The Purple Rose of Cairo in 1985.
What is the IMDb rating?
The Purple Rose of Cairo has an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 from 58,243 votes.
Where can I watch The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The Purple Rose of Cairo is available on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The Purple Rose of Cairo has a runtime of 1h 22min (82 minutes).
How much did The Purple Rose of Cairo earn at the box office?
The Purple Rose of Cairo earned $10,631,333 worldwide.

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