The Purple Rose of Cairo
The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) is a fantasy film, directed by Woody Allen. It stars Mia Farrow and Jeff Daniels. The 82-minute film holds an audience score of 7.4/10.
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What The Purple Rose of Cairo Is About
Woody Allen's 1985 film follows a woman who escapes a bleak life at the cinema. A character on the screen speaks to her and steps out of it. The two worlds mix. The film makes cinema as escape its open subject; the narrative removes the illusion mercilessly at the close. Mia Farrow and Jeff Daniels lead. It is set during the depression of the nineteen-thirties. The screenplay was nominated for an Academy Award. Who it's for: those who like films about cinema. Who it's not for: viewers unprepared for the illusion to be removed so mercilessly at the close.
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What is The Purple Rose of Cairo about?
Woody Allen's 1985 film follows a woman who escapes a bleak life at the cinema. A character on the screen speaks to her and steps out of it.
Where can I watch The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The Purple Rose of Cairo is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The Purple Rose of Cairo runs for 82 minutes (1h 22m).
When did The Purple Rose of Cairo come out?
The Purple Rose of Cairo was released in 1985.
Who directed The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The Purple Rose of Cairo was directed by Woody Allen.
Who stars in The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The Purple Rose of Cairo stars Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Dianne Wiest.
What is The Purple Rose of Cairo's rating?
The Purple Rose of Cairo holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.
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