
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.
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Mia Farrow as Cecilia

Jeff Daniels as Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

Danny Aiello as Monk

Irving Metzman as Theater Manager

Stephanie Farrow as Cecilia's Sister

Edward Herrmann as Henry

John Wood as Jason

Deborah Rush as Rita

Van Johnson as Larry

Zoe Caldwell as The Countess

Milo O’Shea as Father Donnelly

Dianne Wiest as Emma

Glenne Headly as Hooker

Paul Herman as Penny Pitcher

Rick Petrucelli as Penny Pitcher

Peter Castellotti as Penny Pitcher

John Rothman as Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer

David Kieserman as Diner Boss

Elaine Grollman as Diner Patron

Victoria Zussin as Diner Patron

Mark Hammond as Diner Patron

Wade Barnes as Diner Patron

Joseph G. Graham as Diner Patron

Don Quigley as Diner Patron

Maurice Brenner as Diner Patron

Milton Seaman as Ticket Buyer

Mimi Weddell as Ticket Buyer

Tom Degidon as Ticket Taker

Mary Hedahl as Popcorn Seller

Eugene J. Anthony as Arturo

Ebb Miller as Bandleader

Karen Akers as Kitty Haynes

Annie-Joe Edwards as Delilah

Peter McRobbie as The Communist

Camille Saviola as Olga

Juliana Donald as Usherette

Margaret Thompson as Movie Audience

George Hamlin as Movie Audience

Helen Hanft as Movie Audience

Leo Postrel as Movie Audience

Helen Miller as Movie Audience

George Martin as Movie Audience

Crystal Field as Movie Audience

Ken Chapin as Reporter

Robert Trebor as Reporter

Benjamin Rayson as Movie Goer

Jean Shevlin as Movie Goer

Albert S. Bennett as Movie Goer

Martha Sherrill as Movie Goer

Gretchen MacLane as Movie Goer

Edwin Bordo as Movie Goer

Andrew Murphy as Policeman #1

Tom Kubiak as Policeman #2

Alexander Cohen as Raoul Hirsh

Raymond Serra as Hollywood Executive

George J. Manos as Press Agent

David Tice as Waiter

James Lynch as Maitre D'

Sydney A. Blake as Variety Reporter

Michael Tucker as Gil's Agent

Peter Von Berg as Drugstore Customer

David Weber as Photo Double

Willie Tjan as Hooker

Lela Ivey as Hooker

Drinda Lalumia as Hooker

Loretta Tupper as Music Store Owner

Marty Appel as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

James Prendergast as Waiter (uncredited)
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