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The Color Purple (1985)

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It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Steven Spielberg
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    Albert Danny Glover
  • Profile picture of Whoopi Goldberg
    Celie Whoopi Goldberg
  • Profile picture of Margaret Avery
    Shug Avery Margaret Avery
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    Sofia Oprah Winfrey
  • Profile picture of Willard E. Pugh
    Harpo Willard E. Pugh
  • Profile picture of Akosua Busia
    Nettie Akosua Busia
  • Profile picture of Desreta Jackson
    Young Celie Desreta Jackson
  • Profile picture of Adolph Caesar
    Old Mr. Adolph Caesar

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