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#78 Box Office Hit of 1985

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."

Overview

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.

Cast

  • Mia Farrow

    Cecilia

    Mia Farrow

  • Jeff Daniels

    Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

    Jeff Daniels

  • Danny Aiello

    Monk

    Danny Aiello

  • Irving Metzman

    Theater Manager

    Irving Metzman

  • Cecilia's Sister

    Stephanie Farrow

  • Edward Herrmann

    Henry

    Edward Herrmann

  • John Wood

    Jason

    John Wood

  • Deborah Rush

    Rita

    Deborah Rush

  • Van Johnson

    Larry

    Van Johnson

  • Zoe Caldwell

    The Countess

    Zoe Caldwell

  • Milo O'Shea

    Father Donnelly

    Milo O'Shea

  • Dianne Wiest

    Emma

    Dianne Wiest

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