The Color Purple
Movie
Type
1985
Year
2h 34m
Runtime
★ 7.8
Rating
Drama
Genre
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. Based on the novel by Alice Walker.
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Cast

Whoopi Goldberg
Celie Harris Johnson

Margaret Avery
Shug Avery

Danny Glover
Albert Johnson

Akosua Busia
Nettie Harris

Oprah Winfrey
Sofia Johnson

Willard E. Pugh
Harpo Johnson

Desreta Jackson
Young Celie Harris

Rae Dawn Chong
Squeak

Adolph Caesar
Old Mister

Dana Ivey
Miss Millie
Leonard Jackson
Alphonso "Pa" Harris
Bennet Guillory
Grady