The Color Purple

1985    2h 34m    PG-13
7.773%94%78%
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.
Directed By
Steven Spielberg
Studio
Amblin Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures,

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Cast of The Color Purple
  • Whoopi GoldbergCelie Harris Johnson
  • Danny GloverAlbert Johnson (Mister)
  • Margaret AveryShug Avery
  • Oprah WinfreySofia Johnson
  • Willard E. PughHarpo Johnson
  • Akosua BusiaNettie Harris
  • Desreta JacksonYoung Celie Harris
  • Adolph CaesarOld Mister
  • Rae Dawn ChongSqueak (Mary Agnes)
  • Dana IveyMiss Millie
  • Leonard JacksonAlphonso "Pa" Harris
  • Bennet GuilloryGrady
  • John Patton Jr.Preacher
  • Carl AndersonReverend Samuel
  • Susan BeaubianCorrine
  • James TillisHenry "Buster" Broadnax
  • 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 LilesBoy
  • 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)
The Color Purple Reviews
Watch The Color Purple Videos
  • The Color Purple
  • The Color Purple (UK 4K Trailer)
  • The Color Purple (35th Anniversary Fathom Events)
  • The Color Purple: Purple
  • The Color Purple: Sister
  • The Color Purple: Love Me
  • The Color Purple: Reunited
  • The Color Purple: Out Of Here
  • The Color Purple: Fight My Whole Life

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