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1985

THE PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO

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

Fantasy
Comedy
Romance
74

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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.

Director: Woody Allen
Runtime: 82 minutes
Budget: $15 million
Box Office: $10.63 million
Vote Average: 74

Cast

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Mia Farrow

Cecilia

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Jeff Daniels

Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

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Danny Aiello

Monk

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Irving Metzman

Theater Manager

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Stephanie Farrow

Cecilia's Sister

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Edward Herrmann

Henry

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John Wood

Jason

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Deborah Rush

Rita

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Van Johnson

Larry

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Zoe Caldwell

The Countess

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Milo O’Shea

Father Donnelly

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Dianne Wiest

Emma

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Glenne Headly

Hooker

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Paul Herman

Penny Pitcher

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Rick Petrucelli

Penny Pitcher

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Peter Castellotti

Penny Pitcher

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John Rothman

Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer

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David Kieserman

Diner Boss

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Elaine Grollman

Diner Patron

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Victoria Zussin

Diner Patron

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Mark Hammond

Diner Patron

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Wade Barnes

Diner Patron

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Joseph G. Graham

Diner Patron

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Don Quigley

Diner Patron

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Maurice Brenner

Diner Patron

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Milton Seaman

Ticket Buyer

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Mimi Weddell

Ticket Buyer

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Tom Degidon

Ticket Taker

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Mary Hedahl

Popcorn Seller

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Eugene J. Anthony

Arturo

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Ebb Miller

Bandleader

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Karen Akers

Kitty Haynes

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Annie-Joe Edwards

Delilah

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Peter McRobbie

The Communist

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Camille Saviola

Olga

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Juliana Donald

Usherette

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Margaret Thompson

Movie Audience

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George Hamlin

Movie Audience

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Helen Hanft

Movie Audience

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Leo Postrel

Movie Audience

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Helen Miller

Movie Audience

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George Martin

Movie Audience

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Crystal Field

Movie Audience

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Ken Chapin

Reporter

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Robert Trebor

Reporter

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Benjamin Rayson

Movie Goer

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Jean Shevlin

Movie Goer

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Albert S. Bennett

Movie Goer

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Martha Sherrill

Movie Goer

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Gretchen MacLane

Movie Goer

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Edwin Bordo

Movie Goer

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Andrew Murphy

Policeman #1

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Tom Kubiak

Policeman #2

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Alexander Cohen

Raoul Hirsh

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Raymond Serra

Hollywood Executive

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George J. Manos

Press Agent

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David Tice

Waiter

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James Lynch

Maitre D'

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Sydney A. Blake

Variety Reporter

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Michael Tucker

Gil's Agent

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Peter Von Berg

Drugstore Customer

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David Weber

Photo Double

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Willie Tjan

Hooker

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Lela Ivey

Hooker

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Drinda Lalumia

Hooker

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Loretta Tupper

Music Store Owner

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Marty Appel

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

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Fred Astaire

Jerry Travers (archive footage) (uncredited)

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George Maniere

Trumpet Player at the Copa (uncredited)

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James Prendergast

Waiter (uncredited)

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Ginger Rogers

Dale Tremont (archive footage) (uncredited)

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