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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.
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.
The film stars Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and Fantasia Barrino in her film debut. Brooks and Barrino reprise their roles from the productions of the stage musical.
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.
May 23, 2023 · While awaiting the 2023 movie musical adaptation of Alice Walker's powerful text, see what the impressive cast of The Color Purple has accomplished since its release in the mid-1980s.
The Color Purple - Full Cast & Crew. 78 Metascore. 1985. 2 hr 34 mins. Drama, Family. PG13. Watchlist. Where to Watch. Celie is a Southern black woman who lives in fear of her domineering,...
Ciara and Halle Bailey as Nettie Harris. Aunjanue Ellis as Mama. Jon Batiste as Grady. Louis Gossett Jr. as Ol' Mister Johnson. David Alan Grier as Rev. Samuel Avery. Deon Cole as Alfonso. There’s...
The film stars Fantasia Barrino as Celie, Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery, and Danielle Brooks as Sofia, with a star-studded supporting cast. Expect to see more of Fantasia Barrino in the future...
