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The Color Purple

7.8

1795 votes

Genres:

  • Drama
  • History
  • Release date: 1985-12-18
  • Budget: $15000000
  • Revenue: $146300000
Plot:
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.

Cast:

ActorCharacter
Albert
Celie
Shug Avery
Sofia
Harpo
Nettie
Young Celie
Old Mr.
Squeak
Miss Millie
Pa
Grady
Preacher
Reverend Samuel
Corrine
Buster
Mayor
Swain
Adam
Olivia
Odessa
Young Harpo
Young Olivia
Young Adam
Young Tashi
Daisy
Store Clerk
Mailman
Road Gang Leader
Loretta
Church Sister
Church Sister
Church Sister
Boy
Boo
Emma
Child #1
Child #2
Jook Joint Patron
Jook Joint Patron
Jook Joint Patron
Jook Joint Patron
Jook Joint Musician
Jook Joint Musician
Jook Joint Musician
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
Church Choir Soloist (uncredited)
Church-goer (uncredited)
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