
TMDb Rating
7.4/10
1,110 verified votes
The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)
FantasyComedyRomance
82 min
"She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything."
Plot Summary
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.
Director
Woody Allen
Top Cast
Mia FarrowJeff DanielsDanny AielloIrving MetzmanStephanie Farrow
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