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The Purple Rose of Cairo

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The Purple Rose of Cairo

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The Purple Rose of Cairo is a 1985 American fantasy romantic comedy film written and directed by Woody Allen, and starring Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, and Danny Aiello. Inspired by the films Sherlock Jr. (1924) and Hellzapoppin' (1941) and Pirandello's play Six Characters in Search of an Author (1921), it is the tale of a film character named Tom Baxter who leaves a fictional film of the same name and enters the real world.

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

TMDB 7.4/10 (1,162 votes)

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.

Directed by Woody Allen

Box office $11M worldwide

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Woody AllenDirector

Mia Farrowas Cecilia

Jeff Danielsas Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

Danny Aielloas Monk

Dianne Wiest