The Color Purple

The Color Purple

7.749

1985-12-18

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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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.

Released

1985-12-18

Runtime

154

Director

Steven Spielberg

Budget

$15000000

Revenue

$146300000

Genres

Drama

History

Language

English

Production

Amblin Entertainment

Warner Bros. Pictures

The Guber-Peters Company

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