The Purple Rose of Cairo

Also known as Purple Rose of Cairo

1985 film by Woody Allen

Film · TMDB

7.4

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.

Released: 1985-03-0182 minDir: Woody AllenFantasy, Comedy, RomanceBudget: $15.0MBox office: $10.6M

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Cast

Mia Farrow as Cecilia
Jeff Daniels as Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello as Monk
Irving Metzman as Theater Manager
Stephanie Farrow as Cecilia's Sister
Edward Herrmann as Henry

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Article

The Purple Rose of Cairo is a 1985 American period fantasy romantic tragicomedy film, written and directed by Woody Allen. Set in Depression-era New Jersey, it stars Mia Farrow as a film lover who flees her abusive husband (Danny Aiello) after a film character (Jeff Daniels) falls in love with her and enters the real world. It is inspired by metafictional works such as the films Sherlock Jr. (1924) and Hellzapoppin' (1941) and the play Six Characters in Search of an Author (1921).

The Purple Rose of Cairo was released on March 1, 1985 by Orion Pictures. It won the BAFTA Award for Best Film, while Allen received several screenwriting nominations, including at the Academy Awards, the BAFTA Awards, and the Writers Guild of America Awards. Allen has ranked it among his best films.