Movie · 1985
The Purple Rose of Cairo
Released 1 March 1985 More from 1985 → Letterboxd ↗ · TMDB ↗
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.
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How old were they?
Van Johnson
as Larry
Milo O'Shea
as Father Donnelly
Peter McRobbie
as The Communist
Edward Herrmann
as Henry
Michael Tucker
as Gil's Agent
Paul Herman
as Penny Pitcher
Peter Von Berg
as Drugstore Customer
Dianne Wiest
as Emma
John Rothman
as Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer
Camille Saviola
as Olga
Deborah Rush
as Rita
Glenne Headly
as Hooker
Irving Metzman
as Theater Manager
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The numbers
39years between the oldest and youngest billed
68Van Johnson — oldest on the call sheet
29Glenne Headly — youngest billed
41average age of the credited cast