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The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

EnglishFilm198582 minFantasy, Comedy, Romance★ 7.4/10

She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.

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.

Directed by
Woody Allen
Starring
Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello
Music
Dick Hyman
Released
1985-03-01

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Cast

Mia FarrowMia FarrowCecilia
Jeff DanielsJeff DanielsTom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny AielloDanny AielloMonk
Dianne WiestDianne WiestEmma
Milo O'SheaMilo O'SheaFather Donnelly
Van JohnsonVan JohnsonLarry
Deborah RushDeborah RushRita
Zoe CaldwellZoe CaldwellThe Countess
Irving MetzmanIrving MetzmanTheater Manager
John WoodJohn WoodJason
John RothmanJohn RothmanMr. Hirsch's Lawyer
Edward HerrmannEdward HerrmannHenry

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