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The Color Purple

The Color Purple

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

7.7 Rating
154 min 1985

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.

Top Cast

Status

Released

Budget

$15,000,000

Revenue

$146,300,000

Original Language

EN

Production Companies

Amblin EntertainmentWarner Bros. PicturesThe Guber-Peters Company

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