The Purple Rose of Cairo
Woody Allen1985-03-01
She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.
7.382
82 min
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.
Cast
| Name | Character | Team | |
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Mia Farrow | Cecilia | Unowned |
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Jeff Daniels | Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd | The Free Refills |
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Danny Aiello | Monk | Unowned |
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Dianne Wiest | Emma | Goutbreak |
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Milo O'Shea | Father Donnelly | Unowned |
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Van Johnson | Larry | Unowned |
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Deborah Rush | Rita | Unowned |
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Zoe Caldwell | The Countess | Unowned |
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Irving Metzman | Theater Manager | Unowned |
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John Wood | Jason | Unowned |
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John Rothman | Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer | Unowned |
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Edward Herrmann | Henry | Unowned |
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Stephanie Farrow | Cecilia's Sister | Unowned |
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Michael Tucker | Gil's Agent | Unowned |
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Alexander Cohen | Raoul Hirsh | Unowned |
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Annie-Joe Edwards | Delilah | Unowned |
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Camille Saviola | Olga | Unowned |
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Peter McRobbie | The Communist | Unowned |
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Juliana Donald | Usherette | Unowned |
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David Kieserman | Diner Boss | Unowned |
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Elaine Grollman | Diner Patron | Unowned |
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Victoria Zussin | Diner Patron | Unowned |
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Mark Hammond | Diner Patron | Unowned |
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Wade Barnes | Diner Patron | Unowned |
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Joseph G. Graham | Diner Patron | Unowned |
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Don Quigley | Diner Patron | Unowned |
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Maurice Brenner | Diner Patron | Unowned |
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Paul Herman | Penny Pitcher | Unowned |
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Rick Petrucelli | Penny Pitcher | Unowned |
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Peter Castellotti | Penny Pitcher | Unowned |
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Milton Seaman | Ticket Buyer | Unowned |
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Mimi Weddell | Ticket Buyer | Unowned |
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Tom Degidon | Ticket Taker | Unowned |
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Mary Hedahl | Popcorn Seller | Unowned |
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Eugene J. Anthony | Arturo | Unowned |
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Ebb Miller | Bandleader | Unowned |
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Karen Akers | Kitty Haynes | Unowned |
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Margaret Thompson | Movie Audience | Unowned |
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George Hamlin | Movie Audience | Unowned |
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Helen Hanft | Movie Audience | Unowned |
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Leo Postrel | Movie Audience | Unowned |
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Helen Miller | Movie Audience | Unowned |
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George Martin | Movie Audience | Unowned |
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Crystal Field | Movie Audience | Unowned |
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Ken Chapin | Reporter | Unowned |
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Robert Trebor | Reporter | Unowned |
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Benjamin Rayson | Movie Goer | Unowned |
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Jean Shevlin | Movie Goer | Unowned |
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Albert S. Bennett | Movie Goer | Unowned |
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Martha Sherrill | Movie Goer | Unowned |
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Gretchen MacLane | Movie Goer | Unowned |
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Edwin Bordo | Movie Goer | Unowned |
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Andrew Murphy | Policeman #1 | Unowned |
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Tom Kubiak | Policeman #2 | Unowned |
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Raymond Serra | Hollywood Executive | Unowned |
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George J. Manos | Press Agent | Unowned |
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David Tice | Waiter | Unowned |
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James Lynch | Maitre D' | Unowned |
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Sydney A. Blake | Variety Reporter | Unowned |
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Peter Von Berg | Drugstore Customer | Unowned |
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David Weber | Photo Double | Unowned |
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Glenne Headly | Hooker | Unowned |
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Willie Tjan | Hooker | Unowned |
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Lela Ivey | Hooker | Unowned |
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Drinda Lalumia | Hooker | Unowned |
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Loretta Tupper | Music Store Owner | Unowned |
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Marty Appel | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) | Unowned |
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James Prendergast | Waiter (uncredited) | Unowned |