Plot
Cecilia is a waitress in New Jersey during the Depression and is searching for an escape from her dreary life. Tom Baxter is a dashing young archaeologist in the film "The Purple Rose of Cairo." After losing her job Cecilia goes to see the film in hopes of raising her spirits. Much to her surprise Tom Baxter walks off the screen and into her life. There's only one problem..Tom isn't real. Meanwhile Hollywood is up in arms when they dicover that other Tom Baxters are trying to leave the screen in other theatres. Will Tom ever return and finish the film or will he decide to stay in the real world?
Written by
Woody Allen
Directed by
Woody Allen
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Orion Pictures
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 15 wins & 15 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
56,686
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
75
Popularity
NA