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9 May 1985 (Australia) moreTagline:
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 synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 14 wins & 11 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(5 articles)
Don’t Call it a Comeback -- Dellamorte reviews Vicky Christina Barcelona (From Collider.com. 20 January 2009)
Van Johnson: 1916 - 2008
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The Movie Lover's Movie moreCast
(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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82 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:L | Netherlands:AL | Brazil:12 | Australia:PG | Argentina:Atp | Chile:TE | Finland:K-8 | France:U | Israel:PG | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:Btl | UK:PG | USA:PG (certificate #27334) | West Germany:12Fun Stuff
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In an interview in a Belgian magazine, Viggo Mortensen said that he was very proud to have played a small role in this movie during a difficult time of his life. When he proudly took his entire family to a movie theater to see it, he was extremely disappointed to find out that all of his scenes were cut from the final movie. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: The music store owner is clearly not able to play his instrument. moreSoundtrack:
I Love My Baby (My Baby Loves Me) moreFAQ
How does it end?What film is Cecilia watching at the end?
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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.