The Color Purple

The Color Purple (1985)

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.

Date of release
1985-12-18
TMDB
7.7 / 10 (2045)
Runtime
2h 34m
Genres
Drama
Director
Steven Spielberg

Casting

  • Danny Glover — Albert
  • Whoopi Goldberg — Celie
  • Margaret Avery — Shug Avery
  • Oprah Winfrey — Sofia
  • Willard E. Pugh — Harpo
  • Akosua Busia — Nettie
  • Desreta Jackson — Young Celie
  • Adolph Caesar — Old Mr.
  • Rae Dawn Chong — Squeak
  • Dana Ivey — Miss Millie
  • Leonard Jackson — Pa
  • Bennet Guillory — Grady

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