Fantasy ·Comedy ·Romance · United States of America · 1985 · 1h 22m

The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo poster
Director
Woody Allen
Cast
Mia Farrow as Cecilia Jeff Daniels as Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd Danny Aiello as Monk Irving Metzman as Theater Manager Stephanie Farrow as Cecilia's Sister Edward Herrmann as Henry
Crew
Gordon Willis — Director of Photography Susan E. Morse — Editor Dick Hyman — Original Music Composer Woody Allen — Writer Robert Greenhut — Producer Stuart Wurtzel — Production Design
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Purple Rose of Cairo — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
new york citygreat depressionfalling in lovemovie star
Key Collaborators
Woody Allen Director Gordon Willis Director of Photography Susan E. Morse Editor Dick Hyman Original Music Composer Woody Allen Writer Robert Greenhut Producer Stuart Wurtzel Production Design Jeffrey Kurland Costume Design
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