The Purple Rose of Cairo
“She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.”
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.
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The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) Original Trailer [HD]
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Top Cast
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Mia Farrow
Cecilia
Jeff Daniels
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello
Monk
Dianne Wiest
Emma
Milo O'Shea
Father Donnelly
Van Johnson
Larry
Deborah Rush
Rita
Zoe Caldwell
The Countess
Irving Metzman
Theater Manager
John Wood
Jason
John Rothman
Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer
Edward Herrmann
Henry
Stephanie Farrow
Cecilia's Sister
Michael Tucker
Gil's Agent
Alexander Cohen
Raoul Hirsh
Annie-Joe Edwards
Delilah
Camille Saviola
Olga
Peter McRobbie
The Communist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 7, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.71x
-$4.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Woody Allen
- Screenplay & Story
- Woody Allen
- Original Score
- Dick Hyman
- Original Title
- The Purple Rose of Cairo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.6M
- Production Studios
- Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Woody Allen
Woody Allen
Dick Hyman
Gordon Willis
Susan E. Morse
Charles H. Joffe, Robert Greenhut, Jack Rollins
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Greenhut
Producer
Woody Allen
Director
Gordon Willis
Director of Photography
Dick Hyman
Original Music Composer
Susan E. Morse
Editor
Jeffrey Kurland
Costume Design
Stuart Wurtzel
Production Design
Woody Allen
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Purple Rose of Cairo
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What is The Purple Rose of Cairo about?
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.
Who directed The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The Purple Rose of Cairo was directed by Woody Allen.
Who stars in The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The principal cast of The Purple Rose of Cairo includes Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Dianne Wiest, Milo O'Shea.
When was The Purple Rose of Cairo released and how long is it?
The Purple Rose of Cairo was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The Purple Rose of Cairo had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $10.6M at the worldwide box office (0.71 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Purple Rose of Cairo was composed by Dick Hyman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The Purple Rose of Cairo holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).