The Purple Rose of Cairo
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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Top Cast
Mia Farrow
Cecilia
Jeff Daniels
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello
Monk
Dianne Wiest
Emma
Milo O'Shea
Father Donnelly
Van Johnson
Larry
Deborah Rush
Rita
Zoe Caldwell
The Countess
Irving Metzman
Theater Manager
John Wood
Jason
John Rothman
Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer
Edward Herrmann
Henry
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I watch The Purple Rose of Cairo?
- The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) is available to stream on Hoopla, YouTube Free, Fawesome, Tubi TV and Netflix in US. Streaming catalogues change often, so confirm on the service before starting.
- Is The Purple Rose of Cairo available to rent or buy?
- You can rent The Purple Rose of Cairo from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's available to buy from Amazon DVD / Blu-ray, Barnes & Noble, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
- When was The Purple Rose of Cairo released?
- The Purple Rose of Cairo was released in 1985. It has a runtime of 82 minutes.
- What kind of film is The Purple Rose of Cairo?
- The Purple Rose of Cairo is a fantasy, comedy, romance film. 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 …
- Who stars in The Purple Rose of Cairo?
- The Purple Rose of Cairo stars Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello and Dianne Wiest.