The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)
Fantasy
Comedy
Romance
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
Cecilia
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Father Donnelly
Emma
Hooker
Penny Pitcher
Penny Pitcher
Penny Pitcher
Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer
Diner Boss
Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Monk
Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Ticket Buyer
Ticket Buyer
Ticket Taker
Popcorn Seller
Arturo
Theater Manager
Bandleader
Kitty Haynes
Delilah
The Communist
Olga
Usherette
Movie Audience
Movie Audience
Movie Audience
Movie Audience
Cecilia's Sister
Movie Audience
Movie Audience
Movie Audience
Reporter
Reporter
Movie Goer
Movie Goer
Movie Goer
Movie Goer
Movie Goer
Henry
Movie Goer
Policeman #1
Policeman #2
Raoul Hirsh
Hollywood Executive
Press Agent
Waiter
Maitre D'
Variety Reporter
Gil's Agent
Jason
Drugstore Customer
Photo Double
Hooker
Hooker
Hooker
Music Store Owner
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Jerry Travers (archive footage) (uncredited)
Trumpet Player at the Copa (uncredited)
Waiter (uncredited)
Rita
Dale Tremont (archive footage) (uncredited)
Larry
The Countess
Crew
Director
Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
Editor
Production Design
Art Direction
Set Decoration
Costume Design
Sound Editor
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Associate Producer
Associate Producer
Casting
Production Manager
First Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
Production Coordinator
Script Supervisor
Assistant Art Director
Key Scenic Artist
Head Carpenter
Additional Set Dresser
Lead Set Dresser
Set Dresser
Camera Operator
Assistant Camera
Second Assistant Camera
Still Photographer
Production Sound Mixer
Boom Operator
Sound Recordist
Music Coordinator
Sound Engineer
Property Master
Construction Grip
Scenic Artist
Gaffer
Best Boy Electric
Key Grip
Grip
Costume Assistant
Makeup Designer
Hair Designer
Wardrobe Supervisor
Wardrobe Supervisor
Location Manager
Location Scout
Location Scout
Location Scout
Location Scout
Casting Assistant
Additional Casting
Art Department Coordinator
Transportation Captain
Assistant Editor
Assistant Sound Editor
Assistant Sound Editor
Apprentice Sound Editor
Projection
Thanks
Screenplay