The Purple Rose of Cairo
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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The Purple Rose of Cairo
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 1, 1985
Runtime
1h 22m
Genres
Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
User Score
74%
Original Title
The Purple Rose of Cairo
Production Companies
Orion Pictures
Director
Woody Allen
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$10,631,333
Description
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.