The Color Purple

IMDb 7.7 1985 • 154 min • DramaHistory

Director

Steven Spielberg

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Danny Glover
Danny Glover Albert
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg Celie
Margaret Avery
Margaret Avery Shug Avery
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey Sofia
Willard E. Pugh
Willard E. Pugh Harpo