The Purple Rose of Cairo
Release date: Mar 1, 1985
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.
FantasyComedyRomance
Top Cast
Cecilia
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Monk
Theater Manager
Cecilia's Sister
Henry
Jason
Rita
Larry
The Countess
Father Donnelly
Emma
Hooker
Penny Pitcher
Penny Pitcher
Penny Pitcher
Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer
Diner Boss
Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Ticket Buyer
Ticket Buyer
Ticket Taker
Popcorn Seller
Arturo
Bandleader
Kitty Haynes
Delilah
The Communist
Olga
Usherette
Movie Audience
Movie Audience
Movie Audience
Movie Audience
Movie Audience
Movie Audience
Movie Audience
Reporter
Reporter
Movie Goer
Movie Goer
Movie Goer
Movie Goer
Movie Goer
Movie Goer
Policeman #1
Policeman #2
Raoul Hirsh
Hollywood Executive
Press Agent
Waiter
Maitre D'
Variety Reporter
Gil's Agent
Drugstore Customer
Photo Double
Hooker
Hooker
Hooker
Music Store Owner
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Jerry Travers (archive footage) (uncredited)
Trumpet Player at the Copa (uncredited)
Waiter (uncredited)
Dale Tremont (archive footage) (uncredited)
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