Film

The Color Purple 1985

154 min TMDB 7.7 Drama

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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Official trailer

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

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