The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo

19851hr 22min
critics rating 93%93%
audience rating 88%88%

Step into a world where the line between reality and fantasy blurs in "The Purple Rose of Cairo." Cecilia's life takes an unexpected turn when her silver screen crush, the charming archaeologist Tom Baxter, literally steps out of the movie and into her world. As she grapples with the surreal situation, Cecilia is faced with a choice that could change everything.

Experience the magic of cinema come to life as Cecilia navigates the consequences of falling for a fictional character brought to life. With a whimsical touch and heartfelt performances, this tale set against the backdrop of the Great Depression will make you question the power of dreams and the boundaries of imagination. Join Cecilia on a journey that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you pondering the nature of love and longing.

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Cast

Drinda Lalumia

Dianne Wiest

Edward Herrmann

Jeff Daniels

Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

Jeff Daniels

Mia Farrow

Van Johnson

Glenne Headly

Irving Metzman

Theater Manager

Irving Metzman

Danny Aiello

Peter McRobbie

The Communist

Peter McRobbie

John Wood

Milo O’Shea

Father Donnelly

Milo O’Shea

Michael Tucker

Gil's Agent

Michael Tucker

Deborah Rush

John Rothman

Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer

John Rothman

Paul Herman

Penny Pitcher

Paul Herman

Robert Trebor

Reporter

Robert Trebor

Helen Hanft

Movie Audience

Helen Hanft

Zoe Caldwell

The Countess

Zoe Caldwell

Lela Ivey

Raymond Serra

Hollywood Executive

Raymond Serra

Peter Von Berg

Drugstore Customer

Peter Von Berg

George Martin

Movie Audience

George Martin

Camille Saviola

Loretta Tupper

Music Store Owner

Loretta Tupper

Juliana Donald

Usherette

Juliana Donald

Rick Petrucelli

Penny Pitcher

Rick Petrucelli

Karen Akers

Kitty Haynes

Karen Akers

Tom Degidon

Ticket Taker

Tom Degidon

Crystal Field

Movie Audience

Crystal Field

Peter Castellotti

Penny Pitcher

Peter Castellotti

Mimi Weddell

Ticket Buyer

Mimi Weddell

George J. Manos

Press Agent

George J. Manos

Mary Hedahl

Popcorn Seller

Mary Hedahl

Maurice Brenner

Diner Patron

Maurice Brenner

Benjamin Rayson

Movie Goer

Benjamin Rayson

Annie-Joe Edwards

Albert S. Bennett

Movie Goer

Albert S. Bennett

Eugene J. Anthony

Ken Chapin

Reporter

Ken Chapin

Tom Kubiak

Policeman #2

Tom Kubiak

Leo Postrel

Movie Audience

Leo Postrel

Helen Miller

Movie Audience

Helen Miller

Sydney A. Blake

Variety Reporter

Sydney A. Blake

Ebb Miller

Bandleader

Ebb Miller

Don Quigley

Diner Patron

Don Quigley

Martha Sherrill

Movie Goer

Martha Sherrill

Wade Barnes

Diner Patron

Wade Barnes

Victoria Zussin

Diner Patron

Victoria Zussin

Marty Appel

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Marty Appel

Stephanie Farrow

Cecilia's Sister

Stephanie Farrow

Mark Hammond

Diner Patron

Mark Hammond

Jean Shevlin

Movie Goer

Jean Shevlin

Edwin Bordo

Movie Goer

Edwin Bordo

Milton Seaman

Ticket Buyer

Milton Seaman

Margaret Thompson

Movie Audience

Margaret Thompson

Joseph G. Graham

Diner Patron

Joseph G. Graham

Gretchen MacLane

Movie Goer

Gretchen MacLane

Andrew Murphy

Policeman #1

Andrew Murphy

James Lynch

Maitre D'

James Lynch

James Prendergast

Waiter (uncredited)

James Prendergast

George Hamlin

Movie Audience

George Hamlin

Alexander Cohen

Raoul Hirsh

Alexander Cohen

David Tice

David Weber

Photo Double

David Weber

Willie Tjan

David Kieserman

Diner Boss

David Kieserman

Elaine Grollman

Diner Patron

Elaine Grollman