The Color Purple
Release date: Dec 18, 1985
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.
DramaHistory
Top Cast
Celie Harris Johnson
Albert Johnson ('Mister')
Shug Avery
Sofia Johnson
Harpo Johnson
Nettie Harris
Young Celie Harris
Old Mister
Squeak (Mary Agnes)
Miss Millie
Alphonso "Pa" Harris
Grady
Preacher
Reverend Samuel
Corrine
Henry "Buster" Broadnax
Mayor
Swain
Adam
Olivia
Odessa
Young Harpo
Young Olivia
Young Adam
Young Tashi
Daisy
Store Clerk
Mailman
Road Gang Leader
Loretta
Church Sister
Church Sister
Church Sister
Boy
Boy
Emma
Child #1
Child #2
Jook Joint Patron
Jook Joint Patron
Jook Joint Patron
Jook Joint Patron
Jook Joint Musician
Jook Joint Musician
Jook Joint Musician
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
Church Choir Soloist (uncredited)
Church-goer (uncredited)
