The Color Purple (1985)
Drama
History
Crime
An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.
Cast
Celie Harris Johnson
Albert Johnson ('Mister')
Alphonso "Pa" Harris
Grady
Preacher
Reverend Samuel
Corrine
Henry "Buster" Broadnax
Mayor
Swain
Adam
Olivia
Shug Avery
Odessa
Young Harpo
Young Olivia
Young Adam
Young Tashi
Daisy
Store Clerk
Mailman
Road Gang Leader
Loretta
Sofia Johnson
Church Sister
Church Sister
Church Sister
Boy
Emma
Child #1
Child #2
Jook Joint Patron
Jook Joint Patron
Harpo Johnson
Jook Joint Patron
Jook Joint Patron
Jook Joint Musician
Jook Joint Musician
Jook Joint Musician
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
Nettie Harris
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
Church Choir Soloist (uncredited)
Church-goer (uncredited)
Young Celie Harris
Old Mister
Squeak (Mary Agnes)
Miss Millie
Crew
Director
Novel
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Director of Photography
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Makeup Artist
Original Music Composer
Set Decoration
ADR Editor
Stunt Double
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Second Assistant Camera
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