The Color Purple(1985)

Name: The Color Purple
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1985-12-18
Rating: 7.7

It's about life. It's about love. It's about us.

7.7(1,995)2h 34m1985-12-18

DramaHistory

Overview

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.

Director:: Steven Spielberg
Writers:: Alice Walker, Menno Meyjes, Quincy Jones
Producers:: Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy
Cinematographer:: Allen Daviau
Composer:: Quincy Jones
Production:: Amblin Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, The Guber-Peters Company, Quincy Jones Productions
Budget:: $15,000,000
Revenue:: $146,300,000
Status:: Released