The Color Purple
1985, drama, history
154 minutes
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...
Cast
Celie Harris Johnson
Albert Johnson ('Mister')
Shug Avery
Sofia Johnson
Harpo Johnson
Nettie Harris
Young Celie Harris
Old Mister
Squeak (Mary Agnes)
Miss Millie
Alphonso "Pa" Harris
Grady
Preacher
Reverend Samuel
Corrine
Henry "Buster" Broadnax
Mayor
Swain
Adam
Olivia
Odessa
Young Harpo
Young Olivia
Young Adam
Young Tashi
Daisy
Store Clerk
Mailman
Road Gang Leader
Loretta
Church Sister
Church Sister
Church Sister
Boy
Boy
Emma
Child #1
Child #2
Jook Joint Patron
Jook Joint Patron
Jook Joint Patron
Jook Joint Patron
Jook Joint Musician
Jook Joint Musician
Jook Joint Musician
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
African Musician
Church Choir Soloist (uncredited)
Church-goer (uncredited)
Crew
Art
Art direction
Production design
Set decoration
Camera
Costume and make-up
Costume design
Makeup artist
Crew
Directing
Director
Editing
Editor
Production
Executive producer
Executive producer
Producer
Producer
Producer
Producer
Producer
Sound
Original music composer,
Writing
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