The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real but you can't have everything. 1985-03-01 United States of America 82 Min. PG-13
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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

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