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Overview

User Rating:
7.6/10   13,107 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
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
User Comments:
The Movie Lover's Movie more (93 total)

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:
For the amusement park scenes, filming was brought to the classic and now closed amusement park Bertrand Island which was located in Mount Arlington at Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey. The park was quite a famous one in its heyday, and had closed shortly before filming commenced on the site. Some rides seen were the originals from the park, but others were props brought in by the film crew. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: The music store owner is clearly not able to play his instrument. more
Quotes:
Tom Baxter: It's so impulsive, but... I'll come. Why not? What's life without a little risk taking? Who knows? more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live (1998) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Alabamy Bound more

FAQ

How does it end?
What film is Cecilia watching at the end?
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8 out of 9 people found the following comment useful.
The Movie Lover's Movie, 10 January 2005
Author: sparklecat

Woody Allen's "The Purple Rose of Cairo" is a film that speaks to the heart of anyone who has been mad about the movies. In a now-legendary scene, intrepid explorer Tom Baxter (Jeff Daniels) steps off a movie screen and into the life of Cecilia (Mia Farrow), an unhappily married, unemployed, movie-lover. Together, Tom and Cecilia brave the complications of the real world, including the arrival of Gil Shepard, the actor who plays Tom.

Farrow is sweet as Cecilia and Daniels is wonderful in his dual role. Brimming with quotable dialogue, "The Purple Rose of Cairo" toys with reality while maintaining a feather-light touch. This is a valentine to the movies, and more so, to movie-lovers.

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