The Purple Rose of Cairo
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.
Top Billed Cast
Mia Farrow
Cecilia
Jeff Daniels
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello
Monk
Irving Metzman
Theater Manager
Stephanie Farrow
Cecilia's Sister
Featured Crew
Woody Allen
Director
Robert Greenhut
Producer
Charles H. Joffe
Executive Producer
Jack Rollins
Executive Producer
Dick Hyman
Original Music Composer
Gordon Willis
Director of Photography
Susan E. Morse
Editor
Woody Allen
Screenplay
Michael Peyser
Associate Producer
Gail Sicilia
Associate Producer
Juliet Taylor
Casting
Michael Peyser
Production Manager
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