The Purple Rose of Cairo
She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.
Rating
7.4
Release Date
1985
Runtime
1h 22m
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.
Audience Pulse
7.4 / 10
Rating · 1,150 votes
Box Office
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$10.6M
−$4.4M
