The Color Purple

7.8 / 10

(1,794 votes)

An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama,

History

Duration:

154 minutes

Year:

1985

Director:

Steven Spielberg

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Company:

Amblin Entertainment,

Warner Bros. Pictures,

Guber/Peters Company

Budget:

$15,000,000

Revenue:

$146,300,000

Cast:
Danny Glover

Albert

Whoopi Goldberg

Celie

Margaret Avery

Shug Avery

Oprah Winfrey

Sofia

Willard E. Pugh

Harpo

Crew:
Steven Spielberg

Director

Alice Walker

Novel

Menno Meyjes

Screenplay

Steven Spielberg

Producer

Frank Marshall

Producer