The Color Purple
movie
It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.
Released December 18, 1985
Overview
An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.
Cast
Crew
Steven Spielberg
as
Director
Alice Walker
as
Novel
Menno Meyjes
as
Screenplay
Steven Spielberg
as
Producer
Frank Marshall
as
Producer
Kathleen Kennedy
as
Producer
Quincy Jones
as
Producer
Peter Guber
as
Executive Producer
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Carole Isenberg
as
Producer
Jon Peters
as
Executive Producer
Allen Daviau
as
Director of Photography
Michael Kahn
as
Editor