The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

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

Fantasy Comedy Romance

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.

star 7.3
  • Release Date: 1985-03-01
  • Runtime: 1h 22min
  • Director: Woody Allen

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    • Trailer

    Cast

    • 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

    • Van Johnson

      Larry

    • Zoe Caldwell

      The Countess

    • Milo O’Shea

      Father Donnelly

    • Dianne Wiest

      Emma

    • Glenne Headly

      Hooker

    • Paul Herman

      Penny Pitcher

    • Rick Petrucelli

      Penny Pitcher

    • Peter Castellotti

      Penny Pitcher

    • John Rothman

      Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer

    • David Kieserman

      Diner Boss

    • Elaine Grollman

      Diner Patron

    • Victoria Zussin

      Diner Patron

    • Mark Hammond

      Diner Patron

    • Wade Barnes

      Diner Patron

    • Joseph G. Graham

      Diner Patron

    • Don Quigley

      Diner Patron

    • Maurice Brenner

      Diner Patron

    • Milton Seaman

      Ticket Buyer

    • Mimi Weddell

      Ticket Buyer

    • Tom Degidon

      Ticket Taker

    • Mary Hedahl

      Popcorn Seller

    • Eugene J. Anthony

      Arturo

    • Ebb Miller

      Bandleader

    • Karen Akers

      Kitty Haynes

    • Annie-Joe Edwards

      Delilah

    • Peter McRobbie

      The Communist

    • Camille Saviola

      Olga

    • Juliana Donald

      Usherette

    • Margaret Thompson

      Movie Audience

    • George Hamlin

      Movie Audience

    • Helen Hanft

      Movie Audience

    • Leo Postrel

      Movie Audience

    • Helen Miller

      Movie Audience

    • George Martin

      Movie Audience

    • Crystal Field

      Movie Audience

    • Ken Chapin

      Reporter

    • Robert Trebor

      Reporter

    • Benjamin Rayson

      Movie Goer

    • Jean Shevlin

      Movie Goer

    • Albert S. Bennett

      Movie Goer

    • Martha Sherrill

      Movie Goer

    • Gretchen MacLane

      Movie Goer

    • Edwin Bordo

      Movie Goer

    • Andrew Murphy

      Policeman #1

    • Tom Kubiak

      Policeman #2

    • Alexander Cohen

      Raoul Hirsh

    • Raymond Serra

      Hollywood Executive

    • George J. Manos

      Press Agent

    • David Tice

      Waiter

    • James Lynch

      Maitre D'

    • Sydney A. Blake

      Variety Reporter

    • Michael Tucker

      Gil's Agent

    • Peter Von Berg

      Drugstore Customer

    • David Weber

      Photo Double

    • Willie Tjan

      Hooker

    • Lela Ivey

      Hooker

    • Drinda Lalumia

      Hooker

    • Loretta Tupper

      Music Store Owner

    • Marty Appel

      Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

    • James Prendergast

      Waiter (uncredited)

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