The Purple Rose of Cairo

March. 01,1985      PG
Rating:
7.7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Mia Farrow as  Cecilia
Jeff Daniels as  Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello as  Monk
Irving Metzman as  Theater Manager
Stephanie Farrow as  Cecilia's Sister
Edward Herrmann as  Henry
John Wood as  Jason
Deborah Rush as  Rita
Van Johnson as  Larry
Zoe Caldwell as  The Countess

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