The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)
About
She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real but you can't have everything.
Themes:Love Conquers AllEscapismPower Of ImaginationPersonal FulfillmentSelf-DiscoveryDiscover Similar ThemesMood:WhimsicalHeartwarmingQuirkyNostalgicRomanticDiscover Similar Mood
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.
DNA
Explore similar movies and shows to The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) based on the categories below.
PlotClick below to reveal spoilers
Unrequited LoveIdentity CrisisUnconventional RomanceBreaking The Fourth WallCharacter DevelopmentFantasy FulfillmentLove TriangleMovie Within A MovieCharacter Comes To LifeReal-Life Consequences








Humor








Crew
Directed by: Gordon Willis, Woody Allen, Jim Chory
Produced by: Jack Rollins, Robert Greenhut, Charles H. Joffe
Composed by: Dick Hyman
Cast
Ratings
Videos
Loading video…