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The Purple Rose of Cairo
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7.394
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Fantasy/Comedy
1h 22m
1985

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,...

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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.

  • DirectorWoody Allen
  • Release1 March 1985
  • Genre
  • Duration1h 22m
  • Budget$15,000,000
  • Revenue$10,631,333
  • Rate
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    7.394
    1112 reviews
  • Productions

    Orion Pictures, Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions

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