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1985

The Color Purple

Directed by Steven Spielberg
It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.

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.

Duration

2h 34m

Released

December 18, 1985

Revenue

$146,300,000

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7.8

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Cast55

  • Danny Glover
  • Whoopi Goldberg
  • Margaret Avery
  • Oprah Winfrey
  • Willard E. Pugh
  • Akosua Busia
  • Desreta Jackson
  • Adolph Caesar
  • Rae Dawn Chong

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