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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.
Release Date: 1985-03-01
7.4/10
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- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 82
- Budget: $15,000,000
- Revenue: $10,631,333
Emma
Hooker
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Father Donnelly
Henry
Larry
Jason
Rita
The Countess
Penny Pitcher
Father Donnelly
Cecilia
Monk
Theater Manager
Cecilia's Sister
Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer
Penny Pitcher
Ticket Buyer
Kitty Haynes
The Communist
Olga
Usherette
Movie Audience
Movie Audience
Reporter
Movie Goer
Policeman #2
Hollywood Executive
Gil's Agent
Drugstore Customer
Hooker
Hooker
Jerry Travers (archive footage) (uncredited)
Waiter (uncredited)
Dale Tremont (archive footage) (uncredited)
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