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The Color Purple

1985 2h 34m ★ 7.7

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

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
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