1985 · Drama / History
The Color Purple
It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.
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.
- 7.7/10 · 2,037 votes
- 2h 34m
- December 18, 1985
- English
Directed by Steven Spielberg
About The Color Purple
The Color Purple is a 1985 drama and history film directed by Steven Spielberg. It runs 2h 34m. It was released on December 18, 1985.
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 original language is English. Spoken languages include English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Production countries include United States of America.
The average rating is 7.7 out of 10, based on 2,037 TMDB votes.
The Color Purple Details
- Title
- The Color Purple
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Rating
- 7.7/10 from 2,037 votes
- Original language
- English
- Languages
- English, Portuguese, and Spanish
- Countries
- United States of America
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Writers
- Menno Meyjes
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Box office
- $146,300,000
- Keywords
- prison, rape, sibling relationship, jazz, southern usa, africa, empowerment, adoption, abusive father, violent husband, jazz singer or musician, letter
The Color Purple Release Date
The Color Purple was released on December 18, 1985. More 1985 films are collected in the CineGo year archive.
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