The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985·Movie·
·1h 22min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
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.
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No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Gordon Willis, Woody Allen, Jim Chory
Produced by:
Jack Rollins, Robert Greenhut, Charles H. Joffe
Composed by:
Dick Hyman
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