The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985
The Purple Rose of Cairo

Quick Info

Year
1985
Director
Woody Allen
Duration
82 min
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$11M

External Ratings

IMDb7.4
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes74%
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The Purple Rose of Cairo

Woody Allen198582mEN

Our Rating

7.5/10
7.5/10
Story
7.6/10
Acting
7.4/10
Direction
7.2/10
Cinematography
7/10
Music

Overview

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.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.5
Acting
7.6
Direction
7.4
Cinematography
7.2
Music
7

Pros

  • Strong direction
  • Compelling story
  • Great performances

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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