The Purple Rose of Cairo
She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.
7.4(1,158) 1985-03-01 82 minFantasyComedyRomance
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.
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Mia Farrow
as Cecilia
Jeff Daniels
as Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello
as Monk
Dianne Wiest
as Emma
Milo O'Shea
as Father Donnelly
Van Johnson
as Larry
Deborah Rush
as Rita
Zoe Caldwell
as The Countess
Irving Metzman
as Theater Manager
John Wood
as Jason
John Rothman
as Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer
Edward Herrmann
as Henry
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Stephanie Farrow
as Cecilia's Sister
Michael Tucker
as Gil's Agent
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Alexander Cohen
as Raoul Hirsh
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Annie-Joe Edwards
as Delilah
Camille Saviola
as Olga
Peter McRobbie
as The Communist
Juliana Donald
as Usherette
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David Kieserman
as Diner Boss
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Elaine Grollman
as Diner Patron
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Victoria Zussin
as Diner Patron
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Mark Hammond
as Diner Patron
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Wade Barnes
as Diner Patron
