In 1935 New Jersey, a movie character walks off the screen and into the real world.In 1935 New Jersey, a movie character walks off the screen and into the real world.In 1935 New Jersey, a movie character walks off the screen and into the real world.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 15 wins & 15 nominations total
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- TriviaAfter this film was previewed, word got back to Woody Allen that if he just changed his ending, he could have a big hit. Allen declined, saying that the ending is one of the reasons he made the film.
- GoofsAs 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.
- SoundtracksCheek to Cheek
(1935)
Written by Irving Berlin
Vocal by Fred Astaire
Played during the opening credits and
In clip from Top Hat (1935) at the end
Featured review
A Classic Woody picture, one of my favorites of his
Woody Allen's Purple Rose of Cairo is a brilliant piece of film-making. He combines drama, comedy and even a little bit fiction (people jumping out of movie screens into the real world). Its a great story involving a woman with marital problems played superbly by Mia Farrow. Here Farrow gives one of her best performances, much better than she was in a film i recently viewed called Shadows and Fog. Jeff Daniels is also good in his role as the movie character who comes into the real world, as well as the actor who plays that role. This is by far one of the most complex yet well written Woody Allen flicks. All the performances are good as well as the direction and writing, almost everything is perfect. A must-see for any Woody fan.10/10 #60 on my list of all-time favorite films
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- PersianPlaya408
- Aug 17, 2005
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- La rosa purpura de El Cairo
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Box office
- Budget
- $15,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $10,631,333
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $114,095
- Mar 3, 1985
- Gross worldwide
- $10,631,333
- Runtime1 hour 22 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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By what name was The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) officially released in India in English?
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