The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo

3.7

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.

Cast

Mia Farrow

Jeff Daniels

Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

Danny Aiello

Irving Metzman

Theater Manager

Stephanie Farrow

Stephanie Farrow

Cecilia's Sister

Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

John Wood

Deborah Rush

Van Johnson

Zoe Caldwell

Milo O’Shea

Father Donnelly

Dianne Wiest

Glenne Headly

Paul Herman

Rick Petrucelli

Peter Castellotti

Peter Castellotti

John Rothman

Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer

David Kieserman

Elaine Grollman

Victoria Zussin

Joseph G. Graham

Maurice Brenner

Mimi Weddell

Eugene J. Anthony

Karen Akers

Annie-Joe Edwards

Peter McRobbie

Camille Saviola

Camille Saviola

Juliana Donald

Margaret Thompson

Helen Hanft

George Martin

Robert Trebor

Benjamin Rayson

Benjamin Rayson

Albert S. Bennett

Martha Sherrill

Gretchen MacLane

Tom Kubiak

Alexander Cohen

Raymond Serra

Hollywood Executive

George J. Manos

Sydney A. Blake

Variety Reporter

Michael Tucker

Peter Von Berg

Drugstore Customer

Lela Ivey

Drinda Lalumia

Music Store Owner

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Fred Astaire

Jerry Travers (archive footage) (uncredited)

Trumpet Player at the Copa (uncredited)

James Prendergast

James Prendergast

Waiter (uncredited)

Ginger Rogers

Dale Tremont (archive footage) (uncredited)