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The Purple Rose of Cairo
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The Purple Rose of Cairo

“She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.”

1985 · 1h 22m · PG   ·  Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

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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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Mia Farrow Mia Farrow CeciliaJeff Daniels Jeff Daniels Tom Baxter / Gil ShepherdDanny Aiello Danny Aiello MonkDianne Wiest Dianne Wiest EmmaMilo O'Shea Milo O'Shea Father DonnellyVan Johnson Van Johnson LarryDeborah Rush Deborah Rush RitaZoe Caldwell Zoe Caldwell The CountessIrving Metzman Irving Metzman Theater ManagerJohn Wood John Wood JasonJohn Rothman John Rothman Mr. Hirsch's LawyerEdward Herrmann Edward Herrmann Henry

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