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The Purple Rose of Cairo poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.2 / 100
1985·Comedy / Fantasy / Romance·1h 22m

THE PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO

“She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.”

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.

Above the Line
Woody Allen·DirectorWoody Allen·WriterGordon Willis·Director of PhotographyDick Hyman·Original Music ComposerSusan E. Morse·Editor
Cast
Mia Farrow·CeciliaJeff Daniels·Tom Baxter / Gil ShepherdDanny Aiello·MonkIrving Metzman·Theater ManagerStephanie Farrow·Cecilia's SisterEdward Herrmann·HenryJohn Wood·JasonDeborah Rush·RitaVan Johnson·LarryZoe Caldwell·The Countess
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Woody Allen·DirectorJim Chory·Second Assistant DirectorThomas A. Reilly·First Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Woody Allen·Writer
Camera· 5
Gordon Willis·Director of PhotographyDick Mingalone·Camera OperatorDouglas C. Hart·Assistant CameraBob Paone·Second Assistant CameraBrian Hamill·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Susan E. Morse·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Dick Hyman·Original Music ComposerFrank Graziadei·Sound RecordistRoy B. Yokelson·Sound Engineer
Art & Design· 6
Stuart Wurtzel·Production DesignEdward Pisoni·Art DirectionJeffrey Kurland·Costume DesignDave Weinman·Lead Set DresserJustin Scoppa Jr.·Additional Set DresserKevin McCarthy·Set Dresser
Production· 9
Jack Rollins·Executive ProducerRobert Greenhut·ProducerCharles H. Joffe·Executive ProducerGail Sicilia·Associate ProducerHelen Robin·Production CoordinatorMichael Peyser·Production ManagerMichael Peyser·Associate ProducerJuliet Taylor·CastingJonathan Filley·Location Manager
Other Departments· 2
James Sorice·Key Scenic ArtistJames Fitzpatrick·Best Boy Electric
By the Numbers
63.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
93%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$11M
ROI -29%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Purple Rose of Cairo's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#5B0082
#FFFFFF
Mood
Romantic, Whimsical
Composition
Split
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a black upper section with a purple spotlight shining diagonally from the top right corner. Below this, a movie screen displays a black and ”

romancefantasycomedy
Key Elements
Movie ScreenSpotlight
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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