The Color Purple

The Color Purple

1985

Movie Information

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.

Release Date

December 18, 1985

Director

Steven Spielberg

Runtime

2h 34m

Cast

Danny GloverWhoopi GoldbergMargaret AveryOprah WinfreyWillard E. PughAkosua BusiaDesreta JacksonAdolph CaesarRae Dawn ChongDana Ivey

Production

Amblin EntertainmentWarner Bros. PicturesThe Guber-Peters Company

Genres

DramaHistory

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