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The Color Purple

The Color Purple

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Color Purple
  • Genres: Drama, History
  • Release Date: 1985-12-18
  • Runtime: 154 minutes
  • Rating: 7.75/10 (1846 votes)
  • Budget: $15,000,000
  • Revenue: $146,300,000
  • Production Companies: Amblin Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, The Guber-Peters Company
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.9267
  • Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

as Albert

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg

as Celie

Margaret Avery

Margaret Avery

as Shug Avery

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

as Sofia

Willard E. Pugh

Willard E. Pugh

as Harpo

Akosua Busia

Akosua Busia

as Nettie

Desreta Jackson

Desreta Jackson

as Young Celie

Adolph Caesar

Adolph Caesar

as Old Mr.

Rae Dawn Chong

Rae Dawn Chong

as Squeak

Dana Ivey

Dana Ivey

as Miss Millie

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Trailers & Clips

Trivia

Reconciliation

4K Ultra HD Extended Preview

Razor Looks Dull

Sister Song

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Color Purple?

The Color Purple is a Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 1985-12-18.

Who are the main actors in The Color Purple?

The main cast includes Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey, Willard E. Pugh, .

Where can I watch The Color Purple online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Color Purple is available.

Is The Color Purple based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Color Purple?

The Color Purple has an IMDb rating of 7.75/10 based on 1846 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Color Purple?

The movie had a production budget of $15,000,000 and earned $146,300,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Color Purple?

The soundtrack was composed by Amblin Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, The Guber-Peters Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Color Purple filmed?

The Color Purple was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Color Purple?

The total runtime of The Color Purple is 154 minutes.

Is The Color Purple suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Color Purple?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Color Purple.

Does The Color Purple have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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