The Purple Rose of Cairo

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

Released March 01, 1985

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.

Runtime

1h 22m


Budget

$15,000,000


Revenue

$10,631,333


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

The Purple Rose of Cairo


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    Orion Pictures

    United States

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    Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions

    United States

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