The Purple Rose of Cairo

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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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Fantasy,

Comedy,

Romance

Duration:

82 minutes

Year:

1985

Director:

Woody Allen

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Company:

Orion Pictures

Budget:

$15,000,000

Revenue:

$10,631,333

Cast:
Mia Farrow

Cecilia

Jeff Daniels

Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

Danny Aiello

Monk

Irving Metzman

Theater Manager

Stephanie Farrow

Cecilia's Sister

Crew:
Charles H. Joffe

Executive Producer

Susan E. Morse

Editor

Woody Allen

Director

Dick Hyman

Original Music Composer

Gordon Willis

Director of Photography