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THE COLOR PURPLE
"It's about life. It's about love. It's about us."
19852h 34m7.7 TMDb
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Spoiler-Free
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.
Cast
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.
Movie Vibe
Suspense5
Emotion8.4
Complexity8.3
Humor5
Realism7.7
Action5
Darkness6.4
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓fans of character-driven stories
- ✓viewers who appreciate critically recognized cinema
- ✓viewers who enjoy immersive, epic experiences
May not appeal to
- –those looking for a quick watch
- –those seeking nonstop action
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