The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

All the adventure a man can live, he lives. 1985-03-01 United States of America 82 Min. PG-13
7.4 1069 votes
Fantasy, Comedy, Romance

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 is Cecilia
Cecilia
Jeff Daniels is Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello is Monk
Monk
Irving Metzman is Theater Manager
Theater Manager
Stephanie Farrow is Cecilia's Sister
Cecilia's Sister
Edward Herrmann is Henry
Henry
John Wood is Jason
Jason
Deborah Rush is Rita
Rita
Van Johnson is Larry
Larry
Zoe Caldwell is The Countess
The Countess
Milo O’Shea is Father Donnelly
Father Donnelly
Dianne Wiest is Emma
Emma
Glenne Headly is Hooker
Hooker
Paul Herman is Penny Pitcher
Penny Pitcher
Rick Petrucelli is Penny Pitcher
Penny Pitcher
Peter Castellotti is Penny Pitcher
Penny Pitcher
John Rothman is Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer
Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer
David Kieserman is Diner Boss
Diner Boss
Elaine Grollman is Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Victoria Zussin is Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Mark Hammond is Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Wade Barnes is Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Joseph G. Graham is Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Don Quigley is Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Maurice Brenner is Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Milton Seaman is Ticket Buyer
Ticket Buyer
Mimi Weddell is Ticket Buyer
Ticket Buyer
Tom Degidon is Ticket Taker
Ticket Taker
Mary Hedahl is Popcorn Seller
Popcorn Seller
Eugene J. Anthony is Arturo
Arturo
Ebb Miller is Bandleader
Bandleader
Karen Akers is Kitty Haynes
Kitty Haynes
Annie-Joe Edwards is Delilah
Delilah
Peter McRobbie is The Communist
The Communist
Camille Saviola is Olga
Olga
Juliana Donald is Usherette
Usherette
Margaret Thompson is Movie Audience
Movie Audience
George Hamlin is Movie Audience
Movie Audience
Helen Hanft is Movie Audience
Movie Audience
Leo Postrel is Movie Audience
Movie Audience
Helen Miller is Movie Audience
Movie Audience
George Martin is Movie Audience
Movie Audience
Crystal Field is Movie Audience
Movie Audience
Ken Chapin is Reporter
Reporter
Robert Trebor is Reporter
Reporter
Benjamin Rayson is Movie Goer
Movie Goer
Jean Shevlin is Movie Goer
Movie Goer
Albert S. Bennett is Movie Goer
Movie Goer
Martha Sherrill is Movie Goer
Movie Goer
Gretchen MacLane is Movie Goer
Movie Goer
Edwin Bordo is Movie Goer
Movie Goer
Andrew Murphy is Policeman #1
Policeman #1
Tom Kubiak is Policeman #2
Policeman #2
Alexander Cohen is Raoul Hirsh
Raoul Hirsh
Raymond Serra is Hollywood Executive
Hollywood Executive
George J. Manos is Press Agent
Press Agent
David Tice is Waiter
Waiter
James Lynch is Maitre D'
Maitre D'
Sydney A. Blake is Variety Reporter
Variety Reporter
Michael Tucker is Gil's Agent
Gil's Agent
Peter Von Berg is Drugstore Customer
Drugstore Customer
David Weber is Photo Double
Photo Double
Willie Tjan is Hooker
Hooker
Lela Ivey is Hooker
Hooker
Drinda Lalumia is Hooker
Hooker
Loretta Tupper is Music Store Owner
Music Store Owner
Marty Appel is Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
James Prendergast is Waiter (uncredited)
Waiter (uncredited)

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