The Color Purple (1985)

7.7/10 • 154 min • Drama History

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.

Cast

Danny Glover

Whoopi Goldberg

Margaret Avery

Oprah Winfrey

Willard E. Pugh

Akosua Busia

Desreta Jackson

Adolph Caesar

Rae Dawn Chong

Dana Ivey

Leonard Jackson

Bennet Guillory

Carl Anderson

Reverend Samuel

Susan Beaubian

Corrine

Laurence Fishburne

Swain

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