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The Color Purple (1987)

Movie"It's about life. It's about love. It's about us."
Audience Score
78
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PG-13 2 hr 34 minJan 16th, 1987History, 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.
StarringDanny GloverWhoopi GoldbergMargaret Avery
DirectorSteven Spielberg

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:January 16th, 1987 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:March 26th, 1997 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$15,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$146,300,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Jon Peters, Peter Guber
Production Companies:Amblin Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, Guber/Peters Company
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