The Purple Rose of Cairo is a 1985 film written and directed by Woody Allen. The film's plot is a romantic comedy with fantastical elements that tells the story of a young woman who falls in love with a character from a movie and the consequences that ensue. 

Plot

The story is set in the 1930s during the Great Depression and follows Cecilia (played by Mia Farrow), a young waitress who is dissatisfied with her marriage to her abusive husband Monk (played by Danny Aiello). To escape her difficult life, Cecilia frequently attends the movies, where she finds solace in films.

One day, while watching the film "The Purple Rose of Cairo" for the umpteenth time, something extraordinary happens: the film's protagonist, Tom Baxter (played by Jeff Daniels), a charming adventurer, steps out of the screen and into the real world. Cecilia is astonished by his presence and falls in love with Tom.

Tom's presence creates a dilemma in the cinematic world, as the other characters in the film must continue the story without him. Meanwhile, the actor who portrays Tom in the movie is distraught by his disappearance and tries to bring him back.

The plot explores the conflict between reality and fantasy, the impossible love between Cecilia and Tom, and the implications of having a film character in the real world. The film offers a unique reflection on the magic of cinema and the ability of movies to influence people's lives.

Director: Woody Allen

Writer: Woody Allen

Producers: Robert Greenhut, Charles H. Joffe

Music: Dick Hyman

Main Cast:

• Mia Farrow as Cecilia
• Jeff Daniels as Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
• Danny Aiello as Monk
• Van Johnson as Larry Wilde
• Stephanie Farrow as Rita
• Edward Herrmann as Henry
• John Wood as Jason

Major Awards: The film received extremely positive reviews from critics.

Box Office Gross: The film achieved moderate success at the box office.

Critical Reception: The Purple Rose of Cairo is a film directed by Woody Allen set during the Great Depression. The story revolves around Cecilia, played by Mia Farrow, an unhappy woman in her marriage who finds solace and escape from reality in the movies. Everything changes when one of the characters from the film she's watching, Tom Baxter, played by Jeff Daniels, steps out of the screen to live in the real world. The film was praised by critics for its inventive premise and its exploration of the challenges of escaping from reality. It is considered one of Woody Allen's best films and is appreciated for its reflection on the power and limitations of art and imagination.