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The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

82 mins

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COMEDY

FANTASY

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.

name	character
Danny Aiello	Monk
Zoe Caldwell	The Countess
Jeff Daniels	Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Mia Farrow	Cecilia
Stephanie Farrow	Cecilia's Sister
Glenne Headly	Hooker
Paul Herman	Penny Pitcher
Edward Herrmann	Henry
Van Johnson	Larry
Irving Metzman	Theater Manager
Milo O'Shea	Father Donnelly
John Rothman	Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer
Deborah Rush	Rita
Dianne Wiest	Emma
John Wood	Jason

name
Woody Allen	director, writer (original)
Robert Greenhut	producer
Dick Hyman	composer

award	category	name	year
BAFTA	Best Film		1985
Golden Globe Award	Best Screenplay	Woody Allen	1985

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