Movies Like THE PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO

The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

Cecilia is a waitress in New Jersey, living a dreary life during the Great Depression. Her only escape from her mudane 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.

Original Title: The Purple Rose of Cairo
Rating: 7.6 Star Rating: 7.6
Language: English
Release Date: 01/03/1985
Budget: $15,000,000
Revenue: $10,631,333
Runtime: 82 mins
Status: Released
Links: IMDB
Comedy Fantasy Science Fiction Romance