The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.

82 min★ 7.6 · 58,554 votes

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.

Release date
October 3, 1985
Country of origin
United States
Music
Dick Hyman
Budget
$15,000,000
Box office
$10,631,333

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Soundtrack

Original scoreThe Purple Rose of Cairo1985 · 18 tracks
  1. Theme From "The Purple Rose of Cairo"instrumental2:05
  2. One Day at a Timeinstrumental2:23
  3. Hollywood Funinstrumental2:08
  4. Penny Pitchinginstrumental2:14
  5. The Film Within the Film: Opening Titles (Try It on for Size) / In the Tomb of Osiris (One Day Ast a Time)instrumental1:00
  6. Carousel Memoriesinstrumental2:22
  7. New Show at the Jewelinstrumental1:23
  8. Night Club Montage: A Try It on for Size / Penthouse Moodinstrumental2:14
  9. Alabamy Boundinstrumental0:43
  10. Medley for Trombone Soloist: Theme From "The Purple Rose of Cairo" (Cecilia's Choice) / New Show at the Jewelinstrumental2:23
  11. Cheek to Cheek (main Title)instrumental2:25
  12. Laughing Every Morninginstrumental1:46
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Cast

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