Flixtheatre

The Purple Rose of Cairo

"She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real but you can't have everything."

1985 82 min 7.4

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release Date: 1985-03-01
Budget: $15,000,000
Revenue: $10,631,333
Production: Orion Pictures