The Color Purple

The Color Purple

7.7 Rating1985-12-18Drama, History

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.

Cast

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