The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985 · directed by Woody Allen
- Rating
- 79/100
- Hit
- no
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.
The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), directed by Woody Allen, rates 79/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
Cast
- Mia Farrow
- Jeff Daniels
- Danny Aiello
- Dianne Wiest
- Milo O'Shea
- Van Johnson
- Deborah Rush
- Zoe Caldwell
- Irving Metzman
- John Wood
Crew
- Gordon Willis — Director of Photography
- Susan E. Morse — Editor
- Dick Hyman — Original Music Composer
- Woody Allen — Writer
More from Woody Allen
- Annie Hall (1977) — 98/100 · hit
- Zelig (1983) — 84/100 · hit
- Love and Death (1975) — 83/100 · hit
- Manhattan (1979) — 82/100 · hit
- Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) — 82/100 · hit
- Bullets Over Broadway (1994) — 82/100 · hit
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