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The Color Purple (1985) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The Color Purple is a 1985 American epic coming-of-age period drama film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Menno Meyjes. It is based on the Pulitzer Prize –winning 1982 novel of the same name by Alice Walker and was Spielberg's eighth film as a director, marking a turning point in his career as it was a departure from the summer ...
Feb 7, 1986 · The Color Purple: Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey. A tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry.
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- Steven Spielberg
- 1986-02-07
Dec 15, 2023 · For superfans and newbies alike, we've compiled a who’s who of the 1985 The Color Purple and 2023 musical casts.
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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.
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May 23, 2023 · With a musical version of 'The Color Purple' set to hit screens in December 2023, see where the stars from the 1985 film — Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, and more — are today.
Meet the talented cast and crew behind 'The Color Purple' on Moviefone. Explore detailed bios, filmographies, and the creative team's insights.