The Color Purple (1985 film)
The Color Purple: 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.
The Color Purple Overview
| Budget | 15 million |
| Category | Drama , History |
| Production company | Amblin Entertainment (US) , The Guber-Peters Company (US) , Warner Bros. Pictures (US) |
| Box office | 146.292 million |
| Original language | en |
| Runtime | 2.567 Hour |
| Release date | 1985-12-18 |
| Spoken language | English |
| Rating | 77.47% |
| Vote Count | 1560 |
The Color Purple - FAQ
What is Budget of The Color Purple ?
Budget of The Color Purple is 15 million
What are Categories of The Color Purple ?
Category of The Color Purple is Drama , History
What are the Production companies of The Color Purple ?
Production companies of The Color Purple are Amblin Entertainment (US) , The Guber-Peters Company (US) , Warner Bros. Pictures (US)
What is the Box office collection of The Color Purple ?
Box office Collection of The Color Purple is 146.292 million
What is the Original language of The Color Purple ?
Original_language of The Color Purple is en
What is the Run time of The Color Purple ?
Run time of The Color Purple is 2.567 Hour
What is Release date of The Color Purple ?
Release date of The Color Purple is 1985-12-18
Cast
- Danny Glover as Albert Johnson
- Whoopi Goldberg as Celie Harris Johnson
- Margaret Avery as Shug Avery
- Oprah Winfrey as Sofia Johnson
- Willard E. Pugh as Harpo Johnson
- Akosua Busia as Nettie Harris
- Desreta Jackson as Young Celie Harris
- Adolph Caesar as Old Mister
- Rae Dawn Chong as Squeak
- Dana Ivey as Miss Millie
- Leonard Jackson as Alphonso "Pa" Harris
- Bennet Guillory as Grady
- John Patton Jr. as Preacher
- Carl Anderson as Reverend Samuel
- Susan Beaubian as Corrine
- James Tillis as Henry "Buster" Broadnax
- Phillip Strong as Mayor
- Laurence Fishburne as Swain
- Peto Kinsaka as Adam
- Lelo Masamba as Olivia
- Margaret Freeman as Odessa
- Howard Starr as Young Harpo
- Daphaine Oliver as Young Olivia
- Jadili Johnson as Young Adam
- Lillian Njoki Distefano as Young Tashi
- Donna Buie as Daisy
- Leon Rippy as Store Clerk
- John R. Hart as Mailman
- David Thomas as Road Gang Leader
- Carrie Murphy as Loretta
- Juliet Poe as Church Sister
- Katie Simon as Church Sister
- Ethel Taylor as Church Sister
- Marcus Covington as Boy
- Marcus Liles as Boy
- April Myers as Emma
- Maurice Moore as Child #1
- Lechanda Latharp as Child #2
- Drew Bundini Brown as Jook Joint Patron
- Arnold F. Turner as Jook Joint Patron
- Jeris Poindexter as Jook Joint Patron
- Hawthorne James as Jook Joint Patron
- Sonny Terry as Jook Joint Musician
- Greg Phillinganes as Jook Joint Musician
- Roy Gaines as Jook Joint Musician
- Paulinho da Costa as African Musician
- Nana Yaw Asiedu as African Musician
- Clarence Avant as African Musician
- Bayo Martin as African Musician
- Ndugu Chandler as African Musician
- Jeffrey Kwashi as African Musician
- Pete Munzhi as African Musician
- Aniijia Rae Schockley as African Musician
- Maria Howell as Church Choir Soloist (uncredited)
- Gayle King as Church-goer (uncredited)
