
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