The Purple Rose of Cairo

About The Purple Rose of Cairo

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.

The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) is a comedy fantasy film directed by Woody Allen. Mia Farrow takes the lead as Cecilia, Jeff Daniels as Tom Baxter, Danny Aiello as Monk, and Dianne Wiest as Emma.

Released in March 1985, it runs 82 minutes. Written by Woody Allen. It was produced by Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions.

Shelv files it under falling in love, movie star, great depression, and new york city. It scores 7.4 out of 10 from 1,189 TMDB voters and it carries a PG rating.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, King Kong, and Notting Hill make useful companions to The Purple Rose of Cairo.