Mar 01, 1985
82 min
Full-HD

The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

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.

Category

Fantasy Comedy Romance

Country

United States of America

Companies

Orion Pictures

Mia 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

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