The Color Purple
It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.
1985 2 hours 34 minutesIt's about life. It's about love. It's about us.
1985 2 hours 34 minutes
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.
18th December 1985
40 years ago
2 hours 34 minutes
Finishes at 12:28am
$15,000,000 ($37,104,000 today)
Revenue $146,300,000
Nominated for 11 Oscars. 14 wins & 25 nominations total
7.7/10
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