Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: March 1, 1985
Runtime: 82 minutes
Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 7.4/10 (1164 votes)
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Cast
Mia Farrow
Cecilia
Jeff Daniels
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello
Monk
Dianne Wiest
Emma
Milo O'Shea
Father Donnelly
Van Johnson
Larry
Deborah Rush
Rita
Zoe Caldwell
The Countess
Irving Metzman
Theater Manager
John Wood
Jason
John Rothman
Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer
Edward Herrmann
Henry
Michael Tucker
Gil's Agent
Camille Saviola
Olga
Peter McRobbie
The Communist
Juliana Donald
Usherette
Paul Herman
Penny Pitcher
Peter Castellotti
Penny Pitcher
Mimi Weddell
Ticket Buyer
Karen Akers
Kitty Haynes
Helen Hanft
Movie Audience
George Martin
Movie Audience
Robert Trebor
Reporter
Benjamin Rayson
Movie Goer
Tom Kubiak
Policeman #2
Raymond Serra
Hollywood Executive
Peter Von Berg
Drugstore Customer
Glenne Headly
Hooker
Lela Ivey
Hooker
Drinda Lalumia
Hooker
James Prendergast
Waiter (uncredited)