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It's about life. It's about love. It's about us. - The Color Purple
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Title: The Color Purple

Release Date: 18 Dec 1985

Runtime: 2h 34m

Genre: Drama, History

Director: Amblin Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, Guber/Peters Company

Production Companies: Amblin Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, Guber/Peters Company

Overview: 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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.8 (1798 votes)

Cast

  • Albert: Danny Glover
  • Celie: Whoopi Goldberg
  • Shug Avery: Margaret Avery
  • Sofia: Oprah Winfrey
  • Harpo: Willard E. Pugh
  • Nettie: Akosua Busia
  • Young Celie: Desreta Jackson
  • Old Mr.: Adolph Caesar
  • Squeak: Rae Dawn Chong
  • Miss Millie: Dana Ivey
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