


“She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.”
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.
Director
Woody Allen
Writers
Woody Allen
Release Date
March 1, 1985
Runtime
1h 22m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
1,110

Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions