The Purple Rose of Cairo

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.

Genre : FantasyComedyRomance

Runtime : 82 mins

Release Date : 1985-03-01

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Cast

Mia Farrow
Mia Farrow

(Cecilia)

Jeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels

(Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd)

Danny Aiello
Danny Aiello

(Monk)

Irving Metzman
Irving Metzman

(Theater Manager)

Stephanie Farrow

(Cecilia's Sister)

Edward Herrmann
Edward Herrmann

(Henry)

John Wood
John Wood

(Jason)

Deborah Rush
Deborah Rush

(Rita)

Van Johnson
Van Johnson

(Larry)

Zoe Caldwell
Zoe Caldwell

(The Countess)

Milo O’Shea
Milo O’Shea

(Father Donnelly)

Dianne Wiest
Dianne Wiest

(Emma)

Glenne Headly
Glenne Headly

(Hooker)

Paul Herman
Paul Herman

(Penny Pitcher)

Rick Petrucelli

(Penny Pitcher)

Peter Castellotti
Peter Castellotti

(Penny Pitcher)

John Rothman
John Rothman

(Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer)

David Kieserman

(Diner Boss)

Elaine Grollman

(Diner Patron)

Victoria Zussin

(Diner Patron)

Mark Hammond

(Diner Patron)

Wade Barnes

(Diner Patron)

Joseph G. Graham

(Diner Patron)

Don Quigley

(Diner Patron)

Maurice Brenner

(Diner Patron)

Milton Seaman

(Ticket Buyer)

Mimi Weddell
Mimi Weddell

(Ticket Buyer)

Tom Degidon

(Ticket Taker)

Mary Hedahl

(Popcorn Seller)

Eugene J. Anthony

(Arturo)

Ebb Miller

(Bandleader)

Karen Akers
Karen Akers

(Kitty Haynes)

Annie-Joe Edwards

(Delilah)

Peter McRobbie
Peter McRobbie

(The Communist)

Camille Saviola
Camille Saviola

(Olga)

Juliana Donald
Juliana Donald

(Usherette)

Margaret Thompson

(Movie Audience)

George Hamlin

(Movie Audience)

Helen Hanft
Helen Hanft

(Movie Audience)

Leo Postrel

(Movie Audience)

Helen Miller

(Movie Audience)

George Martin
George Martin

(Movie Audience)

Crystal Field

(Movie Audience)

Ken Chapin

(Reporter)

Robert Trebor
Robert Trebor

(Reporter)

Benjamin Rayson
Benjamin Rayson

(Movie Goer)

Jean Shevlin

(Movie Goer)

Albert S. Bennett

(Movie Goer)

Martha Sherrill

(Movie Goer)

Gretchen MacLane

(Movie Goer)

Edwin Bordo

(Movie Goer)

Andrew Murphy

(Policeman #1)

Tom Kubiak
Tom Kubiak

(Policeman #2)

Alexander Cohen

(Raoul Hirsh)

Raymond Serra
Raymond Serra

(Hollywood Executive)

George J. Manos

(Press Agent)

David Tice

(Waiter)

James Lynch

(Maitre D')

Sydney A. Blake

(Variety Reporter)

Michael Tucker
Michael Tucker

(Gil's Agent)

Peter Von Berg
Peter Von Berg

(Drugstore Customer)

David Weber

(Photo Double)

Willie Tjan

(Hooker)

Lela Ivey
Lela Ivey

(Hooker)

Drinda Lalumia
Drinda Lalumia

(Hooker)

Loretta Tupper

(Music Store Owner)

Marty Appel

(Restaurant Patron (uncredited))

James Prendergast
James Prendergast

(Waiter (uncredited))

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