The Purple Rose of Cairo
“She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.”
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Synopsis
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.
Cast
Mia Farrow·Cecilia
Jeff Daniels·Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello·Monk
Irving Metzman·Theater Manager
Stephanie Farrow·Cecilia's Sister
Edward Herrmann·Henry
John Wood·Jason
Deborah Rush·Rita
Van Johnson·Larry
Zoe Caldwell·The Countess
Average shot length
11.4s per shot
Woody Allen's career average is 18.7s across 47 measured films —see the full picture.