The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1985-05-09

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

82 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

7.8 (32929 Reviews)

Director:

Woody Allen

Fullplot:

Cecilia is a waitress in New Jersey during the Depression and is searching for an escape from her dreary life. Tom Baxter is a dashing young archaeologist in the film "The Purple Rose of Cairo." After losing her job Cecilia goes to see the film in hopes of raising her spirits. Much to her surprise Tom Baxter walks off the screen and into her life. There's only one problem..Tom isn't real. Meanwhile Hollywood is up in arms when they dicover that other Tom Baxters are trying to leave the screen in other theatres. Will Tom ever return and finish the film or will he decide to stay in the real world?

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