The Color Purple
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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Nominated for 11 Oscars. 14 wins & 25 nominations total
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"It's about life. It's about love. It's about us."
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Released
Original Language
en
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$146,300,000
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Cast
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Quincy Jones
Producer
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Jon Peters
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Kathleen Kennedy
Producer
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Menno Meyjes
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Steven Spielberg
Director
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Steven Spielberg
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Frank Marshall
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Allen Daviau
Director of Photography
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Peter Guber
Executive Producer
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Quincy Jones
Original Music Composer
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Carole Isenberg
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The Color Purple | Book, Novel, Summary, Characters, Alice Walker, & Facts - Britannica
The Color Purple | Book, Novel, Summary, Characters, Alice Walker, & Facts Britannica
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‘The Color Purple’ is Beautiful. I finally watched the acclaimed 1985… | by Sarah Callen | Movies & Us - Medium
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‘The Color Purple’ returns to the screen, more vibrant and truer to Alice Walker’s novel - Los Angeles Times
‘The Color Purple’ returns to the screen, more vibrant and truer to Alice Walker’s novel Los Angeles Times
The new 'Color Purple' exudes joy, but dances past some deeper complexities - NPR
The new 'Color Purple' exudes joy, but dances past some deeper complexities NPR
'The Color Purple' Review: A Fresh Take on Alice Walker's Novel - Variety
'The Color Purple' Review: A Fresh Take on Alice Walker's Novel Variety
The Color Purple review – a heartfelt new version supercharged by a powerhouse cast - The Guardian
The Color Purple review – a heartfelt new version supercharged by a powerhouse cast The Guardian
If Only “The Color Purple” Had Loved All of Us - Autostraddle
If Only “The Color Purple” Had Loved All of Us Autostraddle
‘The Color Purple’: THR’s 1985 Review - The Hollywood Reporter
‘The Color Purple’: THR’s 1985 Review The Hollywood Reporter
The Color Purple (1985) ⭐ 7.7 | Drama - IMDb
The Color Purple (1985) ⭐ 7.7 | Drama IMDb
Revisiting "The Color Purple" With Oscar-Tinted Glasses - The Film Experience
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The Color Purple movie review (1985) - Roger Ebert
The Color Purple movie review (1985) Roger Ebert
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