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The Color Purple(1985)
Status: Released
Date: 1985-12-18
77%
1974 Votes
Time: 2h 34m
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.
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $15,000,000.00
Revenue: $146,300,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
The Guber-Peters Company
Movie: The Color Purple
Top 10 Billed Cast
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
Video Trailer The Color Purple
Video: 4K Ultra HD Official Trailer
4K Ultra HD Official Trailer
Official Trailer
4K Ultra HD Extended Preview
Kerry Washington announces THE COLOR PURPLE for AFI Movie Club
Razor Looks Dull
Reconciliation
Sister Song
Sisters Separated
Trivia
Wedding of Sofia and Harpo
All 11 videos
4K Ultra HD Official Trailer - Trailer
Official Trailer - Trailer
4K Ultra HD Extended Preview - Clip
Kerry Washington announces THE COLOR PURPLE for AFI Movie Club - Featurette
Razor Looks Dull - Clip
Reconciliation - Clip
Sister Song - Clip
Sisters Separated - Clip
Trivia - Featurette
Wedding of Sofia and Harpo - Clip
Whoopi Goldberg on THE COLOR PURPLE - Featurette
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