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The Color Purple (1985)

It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.

7.72h 34mDrama • History
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Synopsis

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.

Movie Information

Director
Steven Spielberg
Writers
Menno Meyjes
Release Year
1985
Runtime
154 minutes
Genre
Drama, History
Language
EN
Country
United States of America
Status
Released
Rating
7.7 / 10 (1,977 votes)

Top Cast

Danny Glover
Danny Glover
Albert
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Celie
Margaret Avery
Margaret Avery
Shug Avery
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
Sofia
Willard E. Pugh
Willard E. Pugh
Harpo
Akosua Busia
Akosua Busia
Nettie
Desreta Jackson
Desreta Jackson
Young Celie
Adolph Caesar
Adolph Caesar
Old Mr.

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