- HD 1080
- Runtime: 82m.
- Status: Released
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- Languages: en
- Country: United States of America
- Director: Woody Allen
- Stars: Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Irving Metzman, Stephanie Farrow
- keywords: new york city, great depression, falling in love, movie star
- Production_studio: Orion Pictures
- Slogan: She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real but you can't have everything.
- The The Purple Rose of Cairo is featured in the top rankings of 1985
- #14 in Top Comedy Movies of 1985
- #3 in Top Romance Movies of 1985
- #1 in Top Fantasy Movies of 1985
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.