The Color Purple

"It's about life. It's about love. It's about us."

Feb 7 1986 PG-13 2h 34m
Drama

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.

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Plot

This film follows the life of Celie, a young black girl growing up in the early 1900's. The first time we see Celie, she is 14 - and pregnant - by her father. We stay with her for the next 30 years of her tough life...

Written by

Menno Meyjes, Alice Walker

Directed by

Steven Spielberg

Cast

Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, The Guber-Peters Company, Amblin Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 11 Oscars. 14 wins & 25 nominations total

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Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
78
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