The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

Name: The Purple Rose of Cairo
Director: Woody Allen
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Released: 1985
Duration: 1 h 22 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Danny Aiello, Deborah Rush, Edward Herrmann, Irving Metzman, Jeff Daniels

Comedy Fantasy Romance

7.4 (1,067 votes)

1h 22m

Overview

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.