The Purple Rose of Cairo
The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo

She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real but you can't have everything.

March 1, 198582 min7.4EN
FantasyComedyRomance

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.

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Cast

Mia Farrow
Mia FarrowCecilia
Jeff Daniels
Jeff DanielsTom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello
Danny AielloMonk
Irving Metzman
Irving MetzmanTheater Manager
Stephanie Farrow
Stephanie FarrowCecilia's Sister
Edward Herrmann
Edward HerrmannHenry
John Wood
John WoodJason
Deborah Rush
Deborah RushRita
Van Johnson
Van JohnsonLarry
Zoe Caldwell
Zoe CaldwellThe Countess