The Color Purple
The Color Purple (1985)
“It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.”
Synopsis & Story Arc
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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.
Complete Cast & Crew Directory
Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Danny Glover
Danny Glover
as Albert
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
as Celie
Margaret Avery
Margaret Avery
as Shug Avery
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
as Sofia
Willard E. Pugh
Willard E. Pugh
as Harpo
Akosua Busia
Akosua Busia
as Nettie
Desreta Jackson
Desreta Jackson
as Young Celie
Adolph Caesar
Adolph Caesar
as Old Mr.
Rae Dawn Chong
Rae Dawn Chong
as Squeak
Dana Ivey
Dana Ivey
as Miss Millie
Leonard Jackson
Leonard Jackson
as Pa
Bennet Guillory
Bennet Guillory
as GradyCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 154 min |
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Community Reviews & Discussions (3)
The pipe organ composition from Hans Zimmer at the edge of Gargantua is monumental. Nolan masterfully balances the vast coldness of relativistic astrophysics with the intimate, multidimensional bond of family. A transcendent achievement of cinema.
"Do not go gentle into that good night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Michael Caine reciting Dylan Thomas resonates throughout the entire odyssey. Pure cinematic grandeur.