The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

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.

Directing:
  • Woody Allen

Writing:
  • Woody Allen

Stars:
Release Date: 1985-03-01
themoviedb icon 7.4/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 82
  • Budget: $15,000,000
  • Revenue: $10,631,333

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Dianne Wiest
Dianne Wiest
Emma
Deborah Rush
Deborah Rush
Rita
Mia Farrow
Mia Farrow
Cecilia
Jeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello
Danny Aiello
Monk
Irving Metzman
Irving Metzma...
Theater Manager
Stephanie Farrow
Stephanie Far...
Cecilia's Sister
Edward Herrmann
Edward Herrma...
Henry
John Wood
John Wood
Jason
Van Johnson
Van Johnson
Larry
Zoe Caldwell
Zoe Caldwell
The Countess
Milo O'Shea
Milo O'Shea
Father Donnelly
Glenne Headly
Glenne Headly
Hooker
Milo O’Shea
Milo O’Shea
Father Donnelly
Paul Herman
Paul Herman
Penny Pitcher
John Rothman
John Rothman
Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer
Peter Castellotti
Peter Castell...
Penny Pitcher
Mimi Weddell
Mimi Weddell
Ticket Buyer
Karen Akers
Karen Akers
Kitty Haynes
Peter McRobbie
Peter McRobbi...
The Communist
Camille Saviola
Camille Savio...
Olga
Juliana Donald
Juliana Donal...
Usherette
Helen Hanft
Helen Hanft
Movie Audience
George Martin
George Martin
Movie Audience
Robert Trebor
Robert Trebor
Reporter
Benjamin Rayson
Benjamin Rays...
Movie Goer
Tom Kubiak
Tom Kubiak
Policeman #2
Raymond Serra
Raymond Serra
Hollywood Executive
Michael Tucker
Michael Tucke...
Gil's Agent
Peter Von Berg
Peter Von Ber...
Drugstore Customer
Lela Ivey
Lela Ivey
Hooker
Drinda Lalumia
Drinda Lalumi...
Hooker
Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire
Jerry Travers (archive footage) (uncredited)
James Prendergast
James Prender...
Waiter (uncredited)
Ginger Rogers
Ginger Rogers
Dale Tremont (archive footage) (uncredited)
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