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The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo

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

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.

Release DateMarch 1, 1985
StatusReleased
Original TitleThe Purple Rose of Cairo
Runtime1h 22min
Budget$15,000,000
Revenue$10,631,333
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesOrion PicturesJack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions