The Color Purple (1985)

12/18/1985 (US) • 2h 34m

Drama, History

It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.

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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$15,000,000.00

Revenue

$146,300,000.00

Keywords

prison

rape

sibling relationship

jazz

southern usa

africa

empowerment

adoption

abusive father

violent husband

jazz singer or musician

letter

cynical

incest

angry

aggressive

desperate

complex

anxious

cautionary

sentimental

antagonistic

authoritarian

callous

celebratory

condescending

defiant

harsh

ominous

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