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.
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Starring: Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Irving Metzman, Stephanie Farrow
Directed & Produced by: Woody Allen, Woody Allen, Gordon Willis, Robert Greenhut, Jeffrey Kurland
Release date: 3/1/1985
Running time: 82 minutes
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10 by 545 users