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The Color Purple

“It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.”

★ 7.7 / 10 (2,056 votes)December 18, 1985154 minEN
Drama

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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Movie facts

Release dateDecember 18, 1985
StatusReleased
Runtime154 min
Rating★ 7.7 / 10
CertificationPG-13
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$15,000,000
Revenue$146,300,000
ProductionAmblin Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, The Guber-Peters Company, Quincy Jones Productions
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Crew

Director

Steven Spielberg

Writers

Menno Meyjes

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Cast

Danny GloverDanny GloverAlbert
Whoopi GoldbergWhoopi GoldbergCelie
Margaret AveryMargaret AveryShug Avery
Oprah WinfreyOprah WinfreySofia
Willard E. PughWillard E. PughHarpo
Akosua BusiaAkosua BusiaNettie
Desreta JacksonDesreta JacksonYoung Celie
Adolph CaesarAdolph CaesarOld Mr.
Rae Dawn ChongRae Dawn ChongSqueak
Dana IveyDana IveyMiss Millie
Leonard JacksonLeonard JacksonPa
Bennet GuilloryBennet GuilloryGrady
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