The Color Purple

• 7.752 Drama
• 1985-12-18
• 154 minutes mins

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.

Starring:

Danny Glover (Albert) Whoopi Goldberg (Celie) Margaret Avery (Shug Avery) Oprah Winfrey (Sofia) Willard E. Pugh (Harpo) Akosua Busia (Nettie) Desreta Jackson (Young Celie) Adolph Caesar (Old Mr.) Rae Dawn Chong (Squeak) Dana Ivey (Miss Millie)

Director:

Steven Spielberg

Writer:

Menno Meyjes