The Color Purple poster
Director Steven Spielberg
Screenplay Menno Meyjes

The Color Purple

Tagline: It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.

Release Date: 1985-12-18

Duration: 154 minutes

Synopsis

An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.

Casting

  • Laurence Fishburne
    Swain
  • Whoopi Goldberg
    Celie
  • Oprah Winfrey
    Sofia
  • Danny Glover
    Albert
  • Leon Rippy
    Store Clerk
  • Rae Dawn Chong
    Squeak
  • Dana Ivey
    Miss Millie
  • Margaret Avery
    Shug Avery
  • Akosua Busia
    Nettie
  • Maria Howell
    Church Choir Soloist (uncredited)