The Color Purple(1985)
“It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.”
Overview
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.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Studio
Amblin Entertainment
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$146M
Cast
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
Desreta Jackson
as Young Celie
Adolph Caesar
as Old Mr.
Rae Dawn Chong
as Squeak
Dana Ivey
as Miss Millie
Leonard Jackson
as Pa
Bennet Guillory
as Grady
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
2h 34m
Language
English
Rating
7.7 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$146M
Production Companies
Amblin Entertainment • Warner Bros. Pictures • The Guber-Peters Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Color Purple?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Color Purple (1985).
What is The Color Purple about?▼
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.
Who directed The Color Purple?▼
The Color Purple was directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1985. It is a drama, history film.
How long is The Color Purple?▼
The Color Purple has a runtime of 2 hours and 34 minutes (154 minutes total).
Who stars in The Color Purple?▼
The cast of The Color Purple includes Danny Glover as Albert, Whoopi Goldberg as Celie, Margaret Avery as Shug Avery, Oprah Winfrey as Sofia, Willard E. Pugh as Harpo and more.
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