Film
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.
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance· Directed by Woody Allen· 82 min
Overview
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.
Connections
Top billing
- Mia Farrow as Cecilia
- Jeff Daniels as Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
- Danny Aiello as Monk
- Dianne Wiest as Emma
- Milo O'Shea as Father Donnelly