The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)
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- PG
- 1h 22min
- Comedy, Fantasy
- 19 Apr 1985 (USA)
- Movie
In 1935 New Jersey, a movie character walks off the screen and into the real world.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 15 wins & 14 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Mia Farrow | ... |
Cecilia
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| Jeff Daniels | ... |
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
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| Danny Aiello | ... |
Monk
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Irving Metzman | ... |
Theater Manager
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Stephanie Farrow | ... |
Cecilia's Sister
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| David Kieserman | ... |
Diner Boss
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Elaine Grollman | ... |
Diner Patron
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Victoria Zussin | ... |
Diner Patron
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Mark Hammond | ... |
Diner Patron
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Wade Barnes | ... |
Diner Patron
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Joseph G. Graham | ... |
Diner Patron
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Don Quigley | ... |
Diner Patron
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| Maurice Brenner | ... |
Diner Patron
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| Paul Herman | ... |
Penny Pitcher
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Rick Petrucelli | ... |
Penny Pitcher
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Peter Castellotti | ... |
Penny Pitcher
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Milton Seaman | ... |
Ticket Buyer
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| Mimi Weddell | ... |
Ticket Buyer
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Tom Degidon | ... |
Ticket Taker
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Mary Hedahl | ... |
Popcorn Seller
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| Edward Herrmann | ... |
Henry
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| John Wood | ... |
Jason
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| Deborah Rush | ... |
Rita
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| Van Johnson | ... |
Larry Wilde
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| Zoe Caldwell | ... |
The Countess
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Eugene J. Anthony | ... |
Arturo
(as Eugene Anthony)
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Ebb Miller | ... |
Bandleader
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Karen Akers | ... |
Kitty Haynes
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Annie Joe Edwards | ... |
Delilah
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| Milo O'Shea | ... |
Father Donnelly
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| Peter McRobbie | ... |
The Communist
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| Camille Saviola | ... |
Olga
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| Juliana Donald | ... |
Usherette
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| Dianne Wiest | ... |
Emma
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Margaret Thompson | ... |
Movie Audience
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George Hamlin | ... |
Movie Audience
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| Helen Hanft | ... |
Movie Audience
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Leo Postrel | ... |
Movie Audience
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| Helen Miller | ... |
Movie Audience
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| George Martin | ... |
Movie Audience
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| Crystal Field | ... |
Movie Audience
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Ken Chapin | ... |
Reporter
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| Robert Trebor | ... |
Reporter
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Benjamin Rayson | ... |
Movie Goer
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| Jean Shevlin | ... |
Movie Goer
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Albert S. Bennett | ... |
Movie Goer
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Martha Sherrill | ... |
Movie Goer
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Gretchen MacLane | ... |
Movie Goer
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| Edwin Bordo | ... |
Movie Goer
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Andrew Murphy | ... |
Policeman #1
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Tom Kubiak | ... |
Policeman #2
(as Thomas Kubiak)
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Alexander H. Cohen | ... |
Raoul Hirsch
(as Alexander Cohen)
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| John Rothman | ... |
Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer
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Raymond Serra | ... |
Hollywood Executive
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George J. Manos | ... |
Press Agent
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David Tice | ... |
Waiter
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James Lynch | ... |
Maitre D'
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Sydney Blake | ... |
Variety Reporter
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| Michael Tucker | ... |
Gil's Agent
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Peter Von Berg | ... |
Drugstore Customer
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David Weber | ... |
Photo Double
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| Glenne Headly | ... |
Hooker
(as Glenne Headley)
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Willie Tjan | ... |
Hooker
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Lela Ivey | ... |
Hooker
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Drinda Lalumia | ... |
Hooker
(as Drinda La Lumia)
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| Loretta Tupper | ... |
Music Store Owner
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Marty Appel | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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| Fred Astaire | ... |
Jerry Travers (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Murray Bandel | ... |
Extra - Movie Theater (uncredited)
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Jacqueline Carol | ... |
Hooker in background (uncredited)
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Robert Dahdah | ... |
Crowd (uncredited)
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| George Maniere | ... |
Trumpet Player at the Copa (uncredited)
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Sharon Porter-Phillips | ... |
(uncredited)
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James Prendergast | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Ginger Rogers | ... |
Dale Tremont (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Directed by
| Woody Allen | ||
Written by
| Woody Allen | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Robert Greenhut | ... | producer |
| Charles H. Joffe | ... | executive producer |
| Michael Peyser | ... | associate producer |
| Jack Rollins | ... | executive producer |
| Gail Sicilia | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Dick Hyman | ||
Cinematography by
| Gordon Willis | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Susan E. Morse | ||
Editorial Department
| Kris Cole | ... | apprentice film editor |
| Richard Nord | ... | assistant film editor |
| Mark Fish | ... | computer editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Juliet Taylor | ||
Production Design by
| Stuart Wurtzel | ||
Art Direction by
| Edward Pisoni | ||
Set Decoration by
| Carol Joffe | ||
Costume Design by
| Jeffrey Kurland | ||
Makeup Department
| Fern Buchner | ... | makeup designer |
| Romaine Greene | ... | hair designer |
| Craig Lyman | ... | additional makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Michael Peyser | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jim Chory | ... | second assistant director |
| Thomas A. Reilly | ... | first assistant director (as Thomas Reilly) |
| Liz Ryan | ... | dga trainee |
Art Department
| Prudence Farrow | ... | art department coordinator |
| James V. Gartland | ... | construction grip (as James Gartland Jr.) |
| W. Steven Graham | ... | assistant art director |
| Dan Leigh | ... | assistant: Mr. Wurtzel |
| James Mazzola | ... | property master |
| Kevin McCarthy | ... | set dresser |
| Ron Petagna | ... | chief carpenter |
| Justin Scoppa Jr. | ... | additional set decorator (as Justin Scoppa) |
| Cosmo Sorice | ... | stand-by scenic artist |
| James Sorice | ... | master scenic artist |
| Kenneth Vogt | ... | property man |
| Dave Weinman | ... | chief set dresser |
| Frank Didio | ... | head carpenter (uncredited) |
| Jean-Michel Folon | ... | poster designer: France (uncredited) |
| John Kasarda | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Christopher Nelson | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Rick Dior | ... | re-recording mixer: Trans/Audio Inc. (as Richard Dior) |
| Kathleen Earle Killeen | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| Frank Graziadei | ... | sound recordist |
| Marty Levenstein | ... | assistant sound editor (as Martin Levenstein) |
| Stuart Lieberman | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Dan Lieberstein | ... | sound editor |
| James Sabat | ... | production sound mixer |
| Louis Sabat | ... | boom man |
| Marko A. Costanzo | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Andrew Hansard | ... | process projectionist |
| Don Hansard | ... | process coordinator |
| Mitch Wilson | ... | visual effects (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ronald Burke | ... | grip |
| James Fitzpatrick | ... | best boy |
| Brian Hamill | ... | still photographer |
| Douglas C. Hart | ... | assistant cameraman |
| Dick Mingalone | ... | camera operator |
| Robert Paone | ... | second assistant cameraman (as Bob Paone) |
| Ray Quinlan | ... | gaffer |
| Robert Ward | ... | key grip (as Bob Ward) |
| Douglas Pellegrino | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Andrew D. Schwartz | ... | additional still photographer (uncredited) |
| David J. Schweitzer | ... | special photography effects (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Ellen Lewis | ... | casting assistant |
| Todd Thaler | ... | additional casting (as Todd Michael Thaler) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Bill Christians | ... | wardrobe supervisor: men's |
| Patricia Eiben | ... | wardrobe supervisor: women's |
| Isis Mussenden | ... | costume assistant |
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
| Tina Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
| John Michael Reefer | ... | wardrobe assistant (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Jonathan Filley | ... | location manager |
| John Healy | ... | location scout |
| Mary Kane | ... | location scout |
| Dana Robin | ... | location scout |
| Barry Strugatz | ... | location scout |
Music Department
| Walt Levinsky | ... | music recording supervisor (as Walter Levinsky) |
| Joe Malin | ... | music coordinator |
| Roy B. Yokelson | ... | music recording engineer: National Recording Studios, Inc. |
| Diane Andolsek | ... | additional music score recording engineer (uncredited) |
| Greg Fulginiti | ... | music engineer (uncredited) |
| Vince Giordano | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| George Maniere | ... | musician (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kay Chapin | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Harry J. Leavey | ... | transportation captain (as Harry Leavey) |
| Patrick Hogan | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Tony Adler | ... | production staff |
| James A. Davis | ... | production staff (as James Davis) |
| James Greenhut | ... | production staff |
| Joseph Hartwick | ... | production auditor |
| Amy Herman | ... | production staff |
| Peter Lombardi | ... | assistant production auditor |
| Jane Read Martin | ... | assistant: Mr. Allen |
| Tom McKinley | ... | associate: Mr. Kurland |
| Joseph Pierson | ... | production staff |
| Helen Robin | ... | production coordinator |
| Steve Rose | ... | studio manager |
| Carl Turnquest Jr. | ... | projectionist |
| Michael Wild | ... | production staff |
Thanks
| Fred Astaire | ... | the producers also thank |
| Bob Lefcovich | ... | the producers also thank: Modern Telecommunications, Inc. |
| Jack Richards | ... | the producers also thank: Bertrand Island Park |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Orion Pictures (1985) (United States) (theatrical)
- Aries Cinematográfica Argentina (1985) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Nova Film (1985) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Spentzos Films (1985) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Vestron Video (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- VCL Communications (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
- 20th Century Fox India (1986) (India) (theatrical)
- Chapel Distribution (1997) (Australia) (theatrical) (35mm print)
- Compagnia di Distribuzione Europea (1985) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Kinosto (1985) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors (1985) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1985) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1985) (France) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2002) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Arrow Films (2016) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (Six Films: 1979-1985 Box Set)
- Canal+ (1986) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- FS Film (2009) (Finland) (DVD)
- Gativideo (1986) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Gativideo (2003) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Gativideo (2003) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Globo Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Image Entertainment (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Lifetime (1994) (United States) (tv)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (1999) (Finland) (tv)
- Nordic Video (1980) (Finland) (VHS)
- Orion Home Video (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Roadshow Home Video (1987) (Australia) (video)
- Showtime Video (1990) (Finland) (VHS)
- Twilight Time (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- United American Video (United States) (VHS) (as UAV Corporation)
- Vestron Video International (1989) (Japan) (VHS)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1992) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- AON/Albert G. Ruben Insurance Services (the producers also thank)
- Bertand Island Park (the producers also thank)
- Conrail (the producers gratefully acknowledge and wish to thank the following for their assistance)
- Deluxe Entertainment Services (the producers also thank: prints by)
- Descriptive Video Works (descriptive video)
- Donna Motors (the producers also thank: Period cars)
- Dyansen Galleries of New York City (the producers also thank: sculptures from the Encore Collection courtesy of)
- General Camera Corporation (the producers also thank)
- Helen Uffner Vintage Clothing (vintage clothing rentals)
- J.G. Films (negative cutting)
- Mars Talent Agency (the producers also thank)
- Miles Laboratories (the producers also thank)
- Modern Telecommunications (the producers also thank)
- National Recording Studios (music recorded at)
- New Jersey Film Commission (the producers gratefully acknowledge and wish to thank the following for their assistance)
- New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (the producers gratefully acknowledge and wish to thank the following for their assistance)
- New York State Governor's Office for Motion Picture & Television Development (the producers gratefully acknowledge and wish to thank the following for their assistance)
- Panavision (the producers gratefully acknowledge and wish to thank the following for their assistance: lenses and Panaflex® cameras)
- Publisher Fine Art Acquisitions (the producers also thank: Erte Sculpture Collection courtesy of the)
- R/Greenberg Associates (opticals)
- RKO General (the producers also thank: The R.K.O. Radio Pictures Service Mark and Logo furnished courtesy of)
- The Kennedy Galleries (the producers also thank: Paintings courtesy of)
- The New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting (the producers gratefully acknowledge and wish to thank the following for their assistance)
- The Optical House (opticals)
- The Village of Piermont, New York (the producers gratefully acknowledge and wish to thank the following for their assistance)
- Trans / Audio (sound re-recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Cecilia, a waitress in New Jersey during the Depression, is searching for an escape from her dreary life. Tom Baxter is a dashing young archaeologist in the film "The Purple Rose of Cairo." After losing her job Cecilia goes to see the film to raise her spirits. Much to her surprise, Tom Baxter walks off the screen and into her life. There's only one problem: Tom isn't real. Meanwhile, Hollywood is up in arms when they discover that other Tom Baxters are trying to leave the screen in other theaters. Will Tom ever return and finish the film or will he decide to stay in the real world?
Written by Ricky Darbonne |
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| Taglines | She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real but you can't have everything. [Video] See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $15,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $114,095, 03 Mar 1985 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | After this film was previewed, word got back to Woody Allen that if he just changed his ending, he could have a big hit. Allen declined, saying that the ending is one of the reasons he made the film. See more » |
| Goofs | Although the film's fictional namesake has scenes filmed in the Copacabana club in New York, the club was not open until November 1940. This is not consistent with the actual film, which is set during the Great Depression. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Beach Boys: An American Band/Maria's Lover/The Purple Rose of Cairo/The Sure Thing (1985). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Cheek to Cheek See more » |
| Quotes |
Cecilia:
I just met a wonderful new man. He's fictional but you can't have everything. See more » |