Movie

The Purple Rose of Cairo

Released: March 1, 1985 (1985)

Runtime: 82 minutes

Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Van Johnson as Larry
Age at release: 68
John Wood as Jason
Age at release: 54
Danny Aiello as Monk
Age at release: 51
Zoe Caldwell as The Countess
Age at release: 51
Edward Herrmann as Henry
Age at release: 41
Mia Farrow as Cecilia
Age at release: 40
Jeff Daniels as Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Age at release: 30
Deborah Rush as Rita
Age at release: 30
Irving Metzman as Theater Manager
Age at release: Unknown
Stephanie Farrow as Cecilia's Sister
Age at release: Unknown

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Maurice Brenner as Diner Patron
Age at release: 70
Mimi Weddell as Ticket Buyer
Age at release: 70
Wade Barnes as Diner Patron
Age at release: 67
Milo O’Shea as Father Donnelly
Age at release: 58
Victoria Zussin as Diner Patron
Age at release: 57
Elaine Grollman as Diner Patron
Age at release: 56
Peter Castellotti as Penny Pitcher
Age at release: 44
Rick Petrucelli as Penny Pitcher
Age at release: 42
Paul Herman as Penny Pitcher
Age at release: 38
Dianne Wiest as Emma
Age at release: 36
John Rothman as Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer
Age at release: 35
Glenne Headly as Hooker
Age at release: 29
David Kieserman as Diner Boss
Age at release: Unknown
Mark Hammond as Diner Patron
Age at release: Unknown
Joseph G. Graham as Diner Patron
Age at release: Unknown
Don Quigley as Diner Patron
Age at release: Unknown
Milton Seaman as Ticket Buyer
Age at release: Unknown
Tom Degidon as Ticket Taker
Age at release: Unknown
Mary Hedahl as Popcorn Seller
Age at release: Unknown
Eugene J. Anthony as Arturo
Age at release: Unknown