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A Balasaur Score of 79 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, Metacritic 75/100. Scores higher than 94% of the 319 1980s fantasy movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 1h 22m. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic75/100
1,178 audience votes
Key crew
- Woody AllenDirector
- Dick HymanOriginal Music Composer
- Woody AllenWriter
Cast
- Mia FarrowCecilia
- Jeff DanielsTom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
- Danny AielloMonk
- Dianne WiestEmma
- Milo O'SheaFather Donnelly
- Van JohnsonLarry
- Deborah RushRita
- Zoe CaldwellThe Countess
- Irving MetzmanTheater Manager
- John WoodJason
- John RothmanMr. Hirsch's Lawyer
- Edward HerrmannHenry
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Themes
new york citygreat depressionfalling in lovemovie star
Fantasy Movies on Tubi, Ranked
The Purple Rose of Cairo is #15 of 60
