Film · Synopsis
Synopsis
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.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasMon, Dec 16, 1985New York City, New York
GB
- In CinemasFri, Jul 11, 1986
AU
- In CinemasThu, Jun 26, 1986
FR
- In CinemasThu, May 1, 1986Cannes Film Festival
- TVFri, Dec 26, 2025Paris Première
DE
- In CinemasWed, Aug 20, 1986West Germany
JP
- In CinemasSat, Sep 13, 1986
Where to watch
Streaming TBA
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Cast
Top of the call sheet
Danny Glover
as Albert
Whoopi Goldberg
as Celie
Margaret Avery
as Shug Avery
Oprah Winfrey
as Sofia
Willard E. Pugh
as Harpo
Akosua Busia
as Nettie
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