Watch The Color Purple (1985) Official Trailer
It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.
7.7 / 10 IMDb December 18, 1985 2h 34m
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.
Director
Runtime
2h 34m
Release Date
December 18, 1985
Genre
Drama, History
Status
Released
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$146,300,000
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Country
United States of America
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Cast
Danny Glover
as Albert
Whoopi Goldberg
as Celie
Margaret Avery
as Shug Avery
Oprah Winfrey
as Sofia
Willard E. Pugh
as Harpo
Akosua Busia
as Nettie
Desreta Jackson
as Young Celie
Adolph Caesar
as Old Mr.
Rae Dawn Chong
as Squeak
Dana Ivey
as Miss Millie
Leonard Jackson
as Pa
Bennet Guillory
as Grady
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John Patton Jr.
as Preacher
Carl Anderson
as Reverend Samuel
Susan Beaubian
as Corrine
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James Tillis
as Buster
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Phillip Strong
as Mayor
Laurence Fishburne
as Swain
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Peto Kinsaka
as Adam
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Lelo Masamba
as Olivia
Production Companies
Amblin Entertainment
Warner Bros. PicturesThe Guber-Peters Company
Quincy Jones Productions
The Color Purple Official Trailer 1985
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