The Color Purple (1985 film) ... The Color Purple is a 1985 American epic coming-of-age period drama film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Menno Meyjes ...
The Color Purple
PG-13 · 1985 ‧ Drama/Historical drama ‧ 2h 34m
An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie (Whoopi Goldberg), 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...
Release date: December 18, 1985 (USA)
Director: Steven Spielberg
Story by: Alice Walker
Distributed by: Warner Bros. and Warner Bros. Pictures
Adapted from: The Color Purple
Box office: $98.4 million
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A tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry.A tale spanning forty ...