1985 • 1h 22m
74%
“She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.”
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.
Fantasy
Comedy
Romance
Release Date
3/1/1985
Status
Released
Original Title
The Purple Rose of Cairo
Runtime
1h 22m
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$10,631,333
Language
EN
Production Companies
Orion Pictures
Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
