The Purple Rose of Cairo
Movie
1985
PG
1 HOUR 22 MINS
Comedy drama
A 1930s movie star steps off the screen to join a waitress in the real world
Cast & Crew
Mia Farrow Cecilia
Jeff Daniels Tom Baxter/Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello Monk
Dianne Wiest Emma
Van Johnson Larry
Zoe Caldwell The Countess
John Wood Jason
Milo O'Shea Father Donnelly
Deborah Rush Rita
Irving Metzman Theater Manager
John Rothman Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer
Stephanie Farrow Cecilia's Sister
George Hamlin Movie Audience
Woody Allen Director
Robert Greenhut Producer
Woody Allen Screenwriter
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Sunday, April 27
A 1930s movie star (Jeff Daniels) steps off the screen to join a waitress (Mia Farrow).
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