The Color Purple
Drama

The Color Purple

“It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.”

7.7/10 1985 2h 34m

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.

On screen

Top Cast

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

Albert

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg

Celie

Margaret Avery

Margaret Avery

Shug Avery

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

Sofia

Willard E. Pugh

Willard E. Pugh

Harpo

Akosua Busia

Akosua Busia

Nettie

Desreta Jackson

Desreta Jackson

Young Celie

Adolph Caesar

Adolph Caesar

Old Mr.

Rae Dawn Chong

Rae Dawn Chong

Squeak

Dana Ivey

Dana Ivey

Miss Millie

Leonard Jackson

Leonard Jackson

Pa

Bennet Guillory

Bennet Guillory

Grady

Preview

Official Trailer

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