The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985/03/01 (US) | Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real but you can't have everything.
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.
Woody Allen
Director
Woody Allen
Screenplay
Lead Cast
Mia Farrow
Cecilia
Jeff Daniels
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello
Monk
Irving Metzman
Theater Manager
No Image
Stephanie Farrow
Cecilia's Sister
Edward Herrmann
Henry
John Wood
Jason
Budget
$ 15,000,000
Revenue
$ 10,631,333
Status
Released
Production Company
- Orion Pictures
Crews
Charles H. Joffe
Executive Producer
Robert Greenhut
Producer
Gordon Willis
Director of Photography
Jack Rollins
Executive Producer
Dick Hyman
Original Music Composer
Susan E. Morse
Editor