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The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985 · Movies · 1h 22m · Comedy, Fantasy
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Cecilia returns to the movie theater, heartbroken and her life unchanged.
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Overview
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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Cast & Crew
Cast
Jeff Daniels
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello
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Dianne Wiest
Emma
Milo O'Shea
Father Donnelly
Van Johnson
Larry
Deborah Rush
Rita
Zoe Caldwell
The Countess
Irving Metzman
Theater Manager
Crew
Jack Rollins
Executive Producer
Robert Greenhut
Producer
Woody Allen
Director
Charles H. Joffe
Executive Producer