MTDb โบ Best of โบ 1985 โบ The Color Purple
The Color Purple (1985)
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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.
Cast
Danny Gloveras Albert
Whoopi Goldbergas Celie
Margaret Averyas Shug Avery
Oprah Winfreyas Sofia
Willard E. Pughas Harpo
Akosua Busiaas Nettie
Desreta Jacksonas Young Celie
Adolph Caesaras Old Mr.
Rae Dawn Chongas Squeak
Dana Iveyas Miss Millie
Leonard Jacksonas Pa
Bennet Guilloryas Grady
John Patton Jr.as Preacher
Carl Andersonas Reverend Samuel
Facts
| Release date | December 18, 1985 |
| Runtime | 154 min (2h 34m) โ longer as the 1985 average of 104 min |
| Genres | Drama, History, Crime |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $15,000,000 |
| Box office | $146,300,000 (9.8ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0088939 |
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Questions
How long is The Color Purple?
The Color Purple runs 154 minutes (2h 34m), which is long for a drama โ plan for it.
Is The Color Purple worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 2,041 votes, which places it #6 of 67 films released in 1985 in this index (top 93%) and #478 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Color Purple?
The Color Purple was directed by Steven Spielberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Schindler's List (1993), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Jurassic Park (1993).
Who stars in The Color Purple?
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.
What is The Color Purple rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Color Purple?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/20834.