The Color Purple
The Color Purple1985
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The Color Purple
2h 34m·Drama, History·
Directed by Steven Spielberg·1985
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7.7/10 avgAverage user ratingAn 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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Danny GloverAlbert | Albert |
 Whoopi GoldbergCelie | Celie |
 Margaret AveryShug Avery | Shug Avery |
 Oprah WinfreySofia | Sofia |
 Willard E. PughHarpo | Harpo |
 Akosua BusiaNettie | Nettie |
 Desreta JacksonYoung Celie | Young Celie |
 Adolph CaesarOld Mr. | Old Mr. |
 Rae Dawn ChongSqueak | Squeak |
 Dana IveyMiss Millie | Miss Millie |
 Leonard JacksonPa | Pa |
 Bennet GuilloryGrady | Grady |
| JJohn Patton Jr.Preacher | Preacher |
 Carl AndersonReverend Samuel | Reverend Samuel |
 Susan BeaubianCorrine | Corrine |
| JJames TillisBuster | Buster |
| PPhillip StrongMayor | Mayor |
 Laurence FishburneSwain | Swain |
| PPeto KinsakaAdam | Adam |
| LLelo MasambaOlivia | Olivia |
| MMargaret FreemanOdessa | Odessa |
| HHoward StarrYoung Harpo | Young Harpo |
| DDaphaine OliverYoung Olivia | Young Olivia |
| JJadili JohnsonYoung Adam | Young Adam |
| LLillian Njoki DistefanoYoung Tashi | Young Tashi |
| DDonna BuieDaisy | Daisy |
 Leon RippyStore Clerk | Store Clerk |
| JJohn R. HartMailman | Mailman |
| DDavid ThomasRoad Gang Leader | Road Gang Leader |
| CCarrie MurphyLoretta | Loretta |