The Color Purple

Directed by Steven Spielberg
PG-13
1985    2h 34mDrama, History
7.773%94%
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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Cast of The Color Purple

  • Danny GloverAlbert
  • Whoopi GoldbergCelie
  • Margaret AveryShug Avery
  • Oprah WinfreySofia
  • Willard E. PughHarpo
  • Akosua BusiaNettie
  • Desreta JacksonYoung Celie
  • Adolph CaesarOld Mr.
  • Rae Dawn ChongSqueak
  • Dana IveyMiss Millie
  • Leonard JacksonPa
  • Bennet GuilloryGrady
  • John Patton Jr.Preacher
  • Carl AndersonReverend Samuel
  • Susan BeaubianCorrine
  • James TillisBuster
  • Phillip StrongMayor
  • Laurence FishburneSwain
  • Peto KinsakaAdam
  • Lelo MasambaOlivia
  • Margaret FreemanOdessa
  • Howard StarrYoung Harpo
  • Daphaine OliverYoung Olivia
  • Jadili JohnsonYoung Adam
  • Lillian Njoki DistefanoYoung Tashi
  • Donna BuieDaisy
  • Leon RippyStore Clerk
  • John R. HartMailman
  • David ThomasRoad Gang Leader
  • Carrie MurphyLoretta
  • Juliet PoeChurch Sister
  • Katie SimonChurch Sister
  • Ethel TaylorChurch Sister
  • Marcus CovingtonBoy
  • Marcus LilesBoo
  • April MyersEmma
  • Maurice MooreChild #1
  • Lechanda LatharpChild #2
  • Drew Bundini BrownJook Joint Patron
  • Arnold F. TurnerJook Joint Patron
  • Jeris PoindexterJook Joint Patron
  • Hawthorne JamesJook Joint Patron
  • Sonny TerryJook Joint Musician
  • Greg PhillinganesJook Joint Musician
  • Roy GainesJook Joint Musician
  • Paulinho da CostaAfrican Musician
  • Nana Yaw AsieduAfrican Musician
  • Clarence AvantAfrican Musician
  • Bayo MartinAfrican Musician
  • Ndugu ChandlerAfrican Musician
  • Jeffrey KwashiAfrican Musician
  • Pete MunzhiAfrican Musician
  • Aniijia Rae SchockleyAfrican Musician
  • Maria HowellChurch Choir Soloist (uncredited)
  • Gayle KingChurch-goer (uncredited)

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  • The Color Purple
    The Color PurpleTrailer
  • The Color Purple (UK 4K Trailer)
    The Color Purple (UK 4K Trailer)Trailer
  • The Color Purple (35th Anniversary Fathom Events)
    The Color Purple (35th Anniversary Fathom Events)Trailer
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    PurpleScene
  • Sister
    SisterScene
  • Love Me
    Love MeScene
  • Reunited
    ReunitedScene
  • Out Of Here
    Out Of HereScene
  • Fight My Whole Life
    Fight My Whole LifeScene

 

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