The Purple Rose of Cairo poster
Director Woody Allen
Screenplay Woody Allen

The Purple Rose of Cairo

Tagline: She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real but you can't have everything.

Release Date: 1985-03-01

Duration: 82 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Dianne Wiest
    Emma
  • Mia Farrow
    Cecilia
  • Jeff Daniels
    Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
  • Edward Herrmann
    Henry
  • Ginger Rogers
    Dale Tremont (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Glenne Headly
    Hooker
  • Peter McRobbie
    The Communist
  • Irving Metzman
    Theater Manager
  • Michael Tucker
    Gil's Agent
  • John Rothman
    Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer