The Color Purple (1985)
15
11/07/1986 (GB)
Drama, History
2h 34m
- 78% (1845 votes)
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It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.
Overview
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.
- Steven SpielbergDirector
- Menno MeyjesScreenplay
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$146,300,000
Keywords
- prison
- rape
- sibling relationship
- jazz
- southern usa
- africa
- empowerment
- adoption
- abusive father
- violent husband
- jazz singer or musician
- letter
- cynical
- incest
- angry
- aggressive
- desperate
- complex
- anxious
- cautionary
- sentimental
- antagonistic
- authoritarian
- callous
- celebratory
- condescending
- defiant
- harsh
- ominous
Top Billed Cast
Danny Glover
Albert
Whoopi Goldberg
Celie
Margaret Avery
Shug Avery
Oprah Winfrey
Sofia
Willard E. Pugh
Harpo
Akosua Busia
Nettie
Desreta Jackson
Young Celie
Adolph Caesar
Old Mr.
Rae Dawn Chong
Squeak
Dana Ivey
Miss Millie
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