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The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)
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She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real but you can't have everything. [Video]Plot:
In 1930s New Jersey, a movie character walks off the screen and into the real world. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 14 wins & 11 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Woody Allen (From The AV Club. 12 August 2008, 9:01 PM, PDT)
Farrow Won't Help With Allen Tribute (From WENN. 16 April 2002)
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The Movie Lover's Movie moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Mia Farrow | ... | Cecilia |
 | Jeff Daniels | ... | Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd |
 | Danny Aiello | ... | Monk |
 | Irving Metzman | ... | Theater Manager |
| Stephanie Farrow | ... | Cecilia's Sister |
| David Kieserman | ... | Diner Boss |
| Elaine Grollman | ... | Diner Patron |
| Victoria Zussin | ... | Diner Patron |
| Mark Hammond | ... | Diner Patron |
| Wade Barnes | ... | Diner Patron |
| Joseph G. Graham | ... | Diner Patron |
| Don Quigley | ... | Diner Patron |
| Maurice Brenner | ... | Diner Patron |
| Paul Herman | ... | Penny Pitcher |
| Rick Petrucelli | ... | Penny Pitcher |
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82 minCountry:
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EnglishAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
Iceland:L | Brazil:12 | Netherlands:AL | Argentina:Atp | Chile:TE | Finland:K-8 | France:U | Israel:PG | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:Btl | UK:PG | USA:PG | West Germany:12MOVIEmeter: 
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In an interview in Esquire, Woody Allen was asked why he didn't make a happy ending to the film. Allen replied, "That *was* the happy ending." moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: As Cecilia and Gil play and sing in the music store, the camera casts a shadow in the lower left that disappears as it pulls back to a wide angle shot. moreSoundtrack:
I Love My Baby (My Baby Loves Me) moreFAQ
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Woody Allen's "The Purple Rose of Cairo" is a film that speaks to the heart of anyone who has been mad about the movies. In a now-legendary scene, intrepid explorer Tom Baxter (Jeff Daniels) steps off a movie screen and into the life of Cecilia (Mia Farrow), an unhappily married, unemployed, movie-lover. Together, Tom and Cecilia brave the complications of the real world, including the arrival of Gil Shepard, the actor who plays Tom.
Farrow is sweet as Cecilia and Daniels is wonderful in his dual role. Brimming with quotable dialogue, "The Purple Rose of Cairo" toys with reality while maintaining a feather-light touch. This is a valentine to the movies, and more so, to movie-lovers.