HomeBack to homepage

PeopleActors & creators

The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo

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.

FantasyComedyRomance

Release: 1985-03-01Runtime: 82 minRating: 7.4 (1127)

Cast

Mia Farrow

Mia Farrow

Cecilia

Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

Danny Aiello

Danny Aiello

Monk

Irving Metzman

Irving Metzman

Theater Manager

Stephanie Farrow

Cecilia's Sister

Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

Henry

John Wood

John Wood

Jason

Deborah Rush

Deborah Rush

Rita

Van Johnson

Van Johnson

Larry

Zoe Caldwell

Zoe Caldwell

The Countess

Crew

Woody Allen

Woody Allen

Director

Robert Greenhut

Robert Greenhut

Producer

Charles H. Joffe

Charles H. Joffe

Executive Producer

Jack Rollins

Jack Rollins

Executive Producer

Dick Hyman

Dick Hyman

Original Music Composer

Gordon Willis

Gordon Willis

Director of Photography

Susan E. Morse

Editor

Michael Peyser

Associate Producer

Gail Sicilia

Associate Producer

Juliet Taylor

Juliet Taylor

Casting

Clips & Videos

The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) Original Trailer [HD]

The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) Original Trailer [HD]