The Purple Rose of Cairo

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The Purple Rose of Cairo
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PG,1hr 22min
Release:
1985
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MGM
Synopsis: Woody Allen blurs the the boundaries between the real and unreal in this unique comic fantasy. The scene is a small town in the mid-1930s. Trapped in a dead-end job and an abusive marriage, Cecelia (Mia Farrow) regularly seeks refuge in the local movie house. She becomes so enraptured by the latest attraction, an RKO screwball comedy called The Purple Rose of Cairo, that she returns to the theatre day after day. During one of these visits, the film's main character Tom Baxter (Jeff Daniels), pauses ... Full Synopsis
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I'll go out on a limb: I can't believe the year will bring forth anything to equal The Purple Rose of Cairo. At 84 minutes, it's short but nearly every one of those minutes is blissful. Full Review
Metascore
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75
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Cecilia
Tom Baxter, Gil Shepherd
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