The Purple Rose of Cairo

1985

Directed by Woody Allen

Cast: Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Dianne Wiest, Milo O'Shea

Cecilia is a waitress in New Jersey, living a dreary life during the Great Depression. Her only escape from her mundane reality is the movie theatre. After losing her job, Cecilia goes to see 'The Purple Rose of Cairo' in hopes of raising her spirits, where she watches dashing archaeologist Tom Baxter time and again.