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.
Made in US
7.4/10
1985
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Cast
Mia Farrow
As Cecilia
Jeff Daniels
As Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello
As Monk
Irving Metzman
As Theater Manager
Stephanie Farrow
As Cecilia's Sister
Edward Herrmann
As Henry
John Wood
As Jason
Deborah Rush
As Rita
Van Johnson
As Larry
Zoe Caldwell
As The Countess
Milo O'Shea
As Father Donnelly
Dianne Wiest
As Emma
Glenne Headly
As Hooker
Paul Herman
As Penny Pitcher
Rick Petrucelli
As Penny Pitcher
Peter Castellotti
As Penny Pitcher
John Rothman
As Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer
David Kieserman
As Diner Boss
Elaine Grollman
As Diner Patron
Victoria Zussin
As Diner Patron
Mark Hammond
As Diner Patron
Wade Barnes
As Diner Patron
Joseph G. Graham
As Diner Patron
Don Quigley
As Diner Patron
Maurice Brenner
As Diner Patron
Milton Seaman
As Ticket Buyer
Mimi Weddell
As Ticket Buyer
Tom Degidon
As Ticket Taker
Mary Hedahl
As Popcorn Seller
Eugene J. Anthony
As Arturo
Ebb Miller
As Bandleader
Karen Akers
As Kitty Haynes
Annie-Joe Edwards
As Delilah
Peter McRobbie
As The Communist
Camille Saviola
As Olga
Juliana Donald
As Usherette
Margaret Thompson
As Movie Audience
George Hamlin
As Movie Audience
Helen Hanft
As Movie Audience
Leo Postrel
As Movie Audience
Helen Miller
As Movie Audience
George Martin
As Movie Audience
Crystal Field
As Movie Audience
Ken Chapin
As Reporter
Robert Trebor
As Reporter
Benjamin Rayson
As Movie Goer
Jean Shevlin
As Movie Goer
Albert S. Bennett
As Movie Goer
Martha Sherrill
As Movie Goer
Gretchen MacLane
As Movie Goer
Edwin Bordo
As Movie Goer
Andrew Murphy
As Policeman #1
Tom Kubiak
As Policeman #2
Alexander Cohen
As Raoul Hirsh
Raymond Serra
As Hollywood Executive
George J. Manos
As Press Agent
David Tice
As Waiter
James Lynch
As Maitre D'
Sydney A. Blake
As Variety Reporter
Michael Tucker
As Gil's Agent
Peter Von Berg
As Drugstore Customer
David Weber
As Photo Double
Willie Tjan
As Hooker
Lela Ivey
As Hooker
Drinda Lalumia
As Hooker
Loretta Tupper
As Music Store Owner
Marty Appel
As Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
James Prendergast
As Waiter (uncredited)
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