The Purple Rose of Cairo
(1985)

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

Released: 1985-03-01

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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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Mia Farrow

as Cecilia

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Jeff Daniels

as Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

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Irving Metzman

as Theater Manager

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Stephanie Farrow

as Cecilia's Sister

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Zoe Caldwell

as The Countess

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Milo O’Shea

as Father Donnelly

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Paul Herman

as Penny Pitcher

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Rick Petrucelli

as Penny Pitcher

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Peter Castellotti

as Penny Pitcher

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John Rothman

as Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer

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David Kieserman

as Diner Boss

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Elaine Grollman

as Diner Patron

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Victoria Zussin

as Diner Patron

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Gordon Willis

Director of Photography

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Jack Rollins

Executive Producer

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Dick Hyman

Original Music Composer

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Michael Peyser

Associate Producer

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Helen Robin

Production Coordinator

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W. Steven Graham

Assistant Art Director

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Gail Sicilia

Associate Producer

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Brian Hamill

Still Photographer

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Justin Scoppa Jr.

Additional Set Dresser

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James Sorice

Key Scenic Artist

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Ron Petagna

Head Carpenter

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Kay Chapin

Script Supervisor

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Thomas A. Reilly

First Assistant Director

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