The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo

Directed by Woody Allen
19851hr 22min

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.

Cast

Drinda Lalumia

Hooker

Drinda Lalumia

Dianne Wiest

Emma

Dianne Wiest

Mia Farrow

Cecilia

Mia Farrow

Jeff Daniels

Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

Jeff Daniels

Ginger Rogers

Dale Tremont (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ginger Rogers

Irving Metzman

Theater Manager

Irving Metzman

Edward Herrmann

Henry

Edward Herrmann

Fred Astaire

Jerry Travers (archive footage) (uncredited)

Fred Astaire

Glenne Headly

Hooker

Glenne Headly

Danny Aiello

Monk

Danny Aiello

Peter McRobbie

The Communist

Peter McRobbie

John Wood

Jason

John Wood

Milo O’Shea

Father Donnelly

Milo O’Shea

Van Johnson

Larry

Van Johnson

Deborah Rush

Rita

Deborah Rush

Robert Trebor

Reporter

Robert Trebor

Paul Herman

Penny Pitcher

Paul Herman

George Martin

Movie Audience

George Martin

John Rothman

Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer

John Rothman

Raymond Serra

Hollywood Executive

Raymond Serra

Lela Ivey

Hooker

Lela Ivey

Michael Tucker

Gil's Agent

Michael Tucker

Zoe Caldwell

The Countess

Zoe Caldwell

Peter Von Berg

Drugstore Customer

Peter Von Berg

Karen Akers

Kitty Haynes

Karen Akers

Juliana Donald

Usherette

Juliana Donald

Helen Hanft

Movie Audience

Helen Hanft

Camille Saviola

Olga

Camille Saviola

Mimi Weddell

Ticket Buyer

Mimi Weddell

Mary Hedahl

Popcorn Seller

Mary Hedahl

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