The Color Purple (1985)
Directed by Steven Spielberg
2h 34m
Drama
| History
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
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
Crew
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Michael Kahn
Editor
Aggie Guerard Rodgers
Costume Design
Jon Peters
Executive Producer
Bo Welch
Art Direction
Alice Walker
Novel
Menno Meyjes
Screenplay
Linda DeScenna
Set Decoration
J. Michael Riva
Production Design
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