Movie

The Color Purple

Released: December 18, 1985 (1985)

Runtime: 154 minutes

Genres: Drama, History

An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Adolph Caesar as Old Mr.
Age at release: 52
Dana Ivey as Miss Millie
Age at release: 44
Margaret Avery as Shug Avery
Age at release: 41
Danny Glover as Albert
Age at release: 39
Oprah Winfrey as Sofia
Age at release: 31
Whoopi Goldberg as Celie
Age at release: 30
Willard E. Pugh as Harpo
Age at release: 26
Rae Dawn Chong as Squeak
Age at release: 24
Akosua Busia as Nettie
Age at release: 18
Desreta Jackson as Young Celie
Age at release: Unknown

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Leonard Jackson as Pa
Age at release: 57
John Patton Jr. as Preacher
Age at release: 55
Carl Anderson as Reverend Samuel
Age at release: 40
Bennet Guillory as Grady
Age at release: 36
Leon Rippy as Store Clerk
Age at release: 36
Susan Beaubian as Corrine
Age at release: 34
Laurence Fishburne as Swain
Age at release: 24
James Tillis as Buster
Age at release: Unknown
Phillip Strong as Mayor
Age at release: Unknown
Peto Kinsaka as Adam
Age at release: Unknown
Lelo Masamba as Olivia
Age at release: Unknown
Margaret Freeman as Odessa
Age at release: Unknown
Howard Starr as Young Harpo
Age at release: Unknown
Daphaine Oliver as Young Olivia
Age at release: Unknown
Jadili Johnson as Young Adam
Age at release: Unknown
Lillian Njoki Distefano as Young Tashi
Age at release: Unknown
Donna Buie as Daisy
Age at release: Unknown
John R. Hart as Mailman
Age at release: Unknown
David Thomas as Road Gang Leader
Age at release: Unknown
Carrie Murphy as Loretta
Age at release: Unknown