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The Purple Rose of Cairo

“She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.”

★ 7.4 TMDB Rating · 1.2K votes

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.

Director
Woody Allen
Release date
Mar 1, 1985
Original language
English
Origin
United States

Cast of The Purple Rose of Cairo

  • Portrait of Mia Farrow

    Mia Farrow

    Cecilia

  • Portrait of Jeff Daniels

    Jeff Daniels

    Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

  • Portrait of Danny Aiello

    Danny Aiello

    Monk

  • Portrait of Dianne Wiest

    Dianne Wiest

    Emma

  • Portrait of Milo O'Shea

    Milo O'Shea

    Father Donnelly

  • Portrait of Van Johnson

    Van Johnson

    Larry

  • Portrait of Deborah Rush

    Deborah Rush

    Rita

  • Portrait of Zoe Caldwell

    Zoe Caldwell

    The Countess

  • Portrait of Irving Metzman

    Irving Metzman

    Theater Manager

  • Portrait of John Wood

    John Wood

    Jason

  • Portrait of John Rothman

    John Rothman

    Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer

  • Portrait of Edward Herrmann

    Edward Herrmann

    Henry

Where to Stream The Purple Rose of Cairo by Country

United States
Streaming on YouTube Free, Tubi, HooplaRent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom
Streaming on YouTube FreeRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
India
Streaming on MGM Plus Amazon ChannelRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Canada
Streaming on Tubi, HooplaRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
Australia
Streaming on MGM Amazon ChannelRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies

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