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The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) -- In 1930s New Jersey, a movie character walks off the screen and into the real world.

Overview

User Rating:
7.6/10   12,566 votes
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Director:
Woody Allen
Writer:
Woody Allen (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
9 May 1985 (Australia) more
Genre:
Fantasy | Comedy | Romance more
Tagline:
She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real but you can't have everything. [Video]
Plot:
In 1930s New Jersey, a movie character walks off the screen and into the real world. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 14 wins & 11 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(5 articles)
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User Comments:
Nice Mix Makes This Inventive Film Appealing more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Mia Farrow ... Cecilia

Jeff Daniels ... Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

Danny Aiello ... Monk
Irving Metzman ... Theater Manager
Stephanie Farrow ... Cecilia's Sister
David Kieserman ... Diner Boss
Elaine Grollman ... Diner Patron
Victoria Zussin ... Diner Patron
Mark Hammond ... Diner Patron
Wade Barnes ... Diner Patron
Joseph G. Graham ... Diner Patron
Don Quigley ... Diner Patron
Maurice Brenner ... Diner Patron
Paul Herman ... Penny Pitcher
Rick Petrucelli ... Penny Pitcher
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Additional Details

Runtime:
82 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Michael Keaton was originally cast in the lead role, and footage was shot. Director Woody Allen decided it wasn't working, and replaced Keaton with Jeff Daniels. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: The music store owner is clearly not able to play his instrument. more
Quotes:
Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer: As your lawyer, I advise you to get control of it fast. A character from one of your productions on the loose? Who knows what he's capable of? Robbery? Murder? I see lawsuits. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (1998) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
I Love My Baby (My Baby Loves Me) more

FAQ

How does it end?
What film is Cecilia watching at the end?
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14 out of 16 people found the following comment useful:-
Nice Mix Makes This Inventive Film Appealing, 19 April 2007
8/10
Author: ccthemovieman-1 from Lockport, NY, United States

This was a unique storyline - a character comes right out of the movie screen to join the "real" world - at the time. I've seen several others copy this sort of thing, although it also was done in some silent comedies, too, if memory serves. Nonetheless, it was done well here and I got a kick out of watching it back in the '80s. It's part fantasy, romance, drama, comedy. Woody Allen, who made this movie, is not on screen.

I have found (with one or two exceptions) that I like the best when he only narrated, such as in "Radio Days" and "Sweet And Lowdown." I like it when he leaves the acting to others.

Mia Farrow as "Cecilia" Jeff Daniels does a terrific job in a dual role, playing Tom Baxter and Gil Shepherd. One an actor, the other a "real-life" guy. Mia Farrow is appealing, as she usually was, as "Cecilia." Danny Aiello is another usually-interesting actor who gets your attention no matter who he is playing.

An inventive film that still holds up today.

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