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The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

The Purple Rose of Cairo

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12

1h 22m

Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

March 1st, 1985

7.6/10

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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
Cecilia
Jeff Daniels
Tom Baxter
Danny Aiello
Monk
Irving Metzman
Theater Manager
Stephanie Farrow
Cecilia's Sister
David Kieserman
Diner Boss
Elaine Grollman
Diner Patron
Victoria Zussin
Diner Patron
Mark Hammond
Diner Patron
Wade Barnes
Diner Patron
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Directors

Woody Allen
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Producers

Robert Greenhut
producer
Charles H. Joffe
executive producer
Michael Peyser
associate producer
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Writers

Woody Allen
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Taglines

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

Keywords

prostitute
love
marriage
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Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

September 12th, 1985 (Argentina)
October 10th, 1985 (Brazil) theatrical
February 4th, 2005 (Brazil) (TV Record mj.gov.br) (TV)
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Alternative Titles

The Purple Rose of Cairo (original title)
La rosa púrpura del Cairo (Argentina)
A Rosa Púrpura do Cairo (Brazil)
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Locations

Bertrand Island Amusement Park, Mount Arlington, New Jersey, USA
Kent Theater, 1170 Coney Island Avenue, Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA (Theater interior)
Mount Arlington, New Jersey, USA
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Running Times

82 min

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.85 : 1

Production Companies

Orion Pictures
Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions (as A Jack Rollins and Charles H. Joffe Production)

Distribution Companies

Gativideo (Argentina)
Aries Cinematográfica Argentina (Argentina)
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R/Greenberg Associates (opticals)
Publisher Fine Art Acquisitions (the producers also thank: Erte Sculpture Collection courtesy of the)
The Optical House (opticals)
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