The Color Purple

The Color Purple

1985
2h 34min

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.

Storyline

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.

    Released
    18 December 1985
    Runtime
    2h 34min
    Director
    Budget
    $15,000,000
    Revenue
    $146,300,000
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    Amblin Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, Guber/Peters Company
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