

The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)
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

Edward Herrmann
Henry

John Wood
Jason

Deborah Rush
Rita

Van Johnson
Larry

Zoe Caldwell
The Countess

Milo O’Shea
Father Donnelly

Dianne Wiest
Emma

Glenne Headly
Hooker

Paul Herman
Penny Pitcher

Peter Castellotti
Penny Pitcher

John Rothman
Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer

Mimi Weddell
Ticket Buyer

Karen Akers
Kitty Haynes

Peter McRobbie
The Communist

Camille Saviola
Olga

Juliana Donald
Usherette

Helen Hanft
Movie Audience

George Martin
Movie Audience

Crystal Field
Movie Audience

Robert Trebor
Reporter

Benjamin Rayson
Movie Goer

Tom Kubiak
Policeman #2

Raymond Serra
Hollywood Executive

Michael Tucker
Gil's Agent

Peter Von Berg
Drugstore Customer

Lela Ivey
Hooker

Drinda Lalumia
Hooker

James Prendergast
Waiter (uncredited)