The Purple Rose of Cairo

1985 · 82 min · ★ 7.4 / 10 · 1181 votes

Fantasy · Comedy · Romance

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.

Cast

Mia Farrow · Jeff Daniels · Danny Aiello · Dianne Wiest · Milo O'Shea · Van Johnson · Deborah Rush · Zoe Caldwell · Irving Metzman · John Wood

Director

Woody Allen