The Color Purple (1985)
Kernel Score: 86% · 1,936 ratings
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 1985-12-18
Runtime: 154 minutes
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.
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Cast
- Danny Glover as Albert
- Whoopi Goldberg as Celie
- Margaret Avery as Shug Avery
- Oprah Winfrey as Sofia
- Willard E. Pugh as Harpo
- Akosua Busia as Nettie
- Desreta Jackson as Young Celie
- Adolph Caesar as Old Mr.
- Rae Dawn Chong as Squeak
- Dana Ivey as Miss Millie