Information
Release DateMarch 1, 1985
Runtime1h 22m
StatusReleased
Budget$15M
Revenue$11M
ProductionOrion Pictures, Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
LanguagesEnglish
7.4
1,077 votesPopularity2
The Purple Rose of Cairo
"She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything."
Synopsis
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 & Crew
Director
Featured Cast
Mia Farrow
Cecilia
Jeff Daniels
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello
Monk
Irving Metzman
Theater Manager
Stephanie Farrow
Cecilia's Sister
