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The Color Purple

A Southern woman embarks on a poignant journey of self-discovery, confronting the lingering effects of a lifetime of emotional pain and abuse.

A young black girl, Celie, navigates a challenging life spanning three decades, from her tumultuous childhood to adulthood, in the early 1900s.

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Main Cast

Danny GloverDanny GloverAlbert
Whoopi GoldbergWhoopi GoldbergCelie
Margaret AveryMargaret AveryShug Avery
Oprah WinfreyOprah WinfreySofia
Willard E. PughWillard E. PughHarpo
Akosua BusiaAkosua BusiaNettie
Desreta JacksonDesreta JacksonYoung Celie
Adolph CaesarAdolph CaesarOld Mr.
Rae Dawn ChongRae Dawn ChongSqueak
Dana IveyDana IveyMiss Millie
Leonard JacksonLeonard JacksonPa
Bennet GuilloryBennet GuilloryGrady
Carl AndersonCarl AndersonReverend Samuel
Susan BeaubianSusan BeaubianCorrine
Laurence FishburneLaurence FishburneSwain
Margaret FreemanMargaret FreemanOdessa
Leon RippyLeon RippyStore Clerk
Maurice MooreMaurice MooreChild #1
Drew Bundini BrownDrew Bundini BrownJook Joint Patron
Arnold F. TurnerArnold F. TurnerJook Joint Patron
Jeris PoindexterJeris PoindexterJook Joint Patron
Hawthorne JamesHawthorne JamesJook Joint Patron
Sonny TerrySonny TerryJook Joint Musician
Greg PhillinganesGreg PhillinganesJook Joint Musician
Paulinho da CostaPaulinho da CostaAfrican Musician
Clarence AvantClarence AvantAfrican Musician
Maria HowellMaria HowellChurch Choir Soloist (uncredited)
Gayle KingGayle KingChurch-goer (uncredited)

Creators

Steven SpielbergSteven SpielbergDirector
Alice WalkerAlice WalkerNovel
Menno MeyjesMenno MeyjesScreenplay

The Color Purple Videos

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Razor Looks Dull

Sister Song

Sister Song

Wedding of Sofia and Harpo

Wedding of Sofia and Harpo

Info about The Color Purple

Studio(s): Amblin Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Dec 18, 1985

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $146,292,009.00

Budget: $15,000,000.00

Genres:Drama

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