The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) ★ 7.4PG1h22

Name: The Purple Rose of Cairo
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Released: 1985
Rating: 7.383
Cast: Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Dianne Wiest, Milo O'Shea

Fantasy · Comedy · Romance

Director Woody Allen (6.7 avg)

Also directed Midnight in Paris, Match Point, Annie Hall, and 50 more

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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Cast

Mia Farrow
Jeff Daniels
Danny Aiello
Dianne Wiest
Milo O'Shea
Van Johnson
Deborah Rush

The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) ★ 7.4PG1h22

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