

The Purple Rose of Cairo
Visit website7.4/10 • 1.1K
1985-03-01 • 1h 22m
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.
- Directors
- Woody Allen
- Editors
- Susan E. Morse

The Purple Rose of Cairo
Visit website1985-03-01 • 1h 22m
7.4/10 • 1.1K
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.
- Directors
- Woody Allen
- Editors
- Susan E. Morse
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsMia Farrow
Cecilia
Jeff Daniels
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello
Monk
Irving Metzman
Theater Manager
Stephanie Farrow
Cecilia's Sister
Edward Herrmann
Henry
John Wood
Jason
Deborah Rush
Rita
Van Johnson
Larry
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- $15,000,000.00
- Revenue
- $10,631,333.00
- Keywords
- new york citygreat depressionfalling in lovemovie star