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.

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  Mia Farrow

  Cecilia
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  Jeff Daniels

  Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
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  Danny Aiello

  Monk
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  Dianne Wiest

  Emma
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  Milo O'Shea

  Father Donnelly
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  Van Johnson

  Larry
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  Deborah Rush

  Rita
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  Zoe Caldwell

  The Countess
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  Irving Metzman

  Theater Manager
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  John Wood

  Jason