The Color Purple (1986)
2 hr 32 min · 94/100
Showing at 1 theater in Des Moines
Available theaters
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Varsity Cinema
1207 25th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311, Des Moines, IA
About The Color Purple (1986)
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 Johnson (Danny Glover), 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. Based on the novel by Alice Walker.
Cast & Crew
Steven Spielberg, Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey, Willard E. Pugh, Adolph Caesar, Akosua Busia, Desreta Jackson, Rae Dawn Chong, Dana Ivey, Leonard Jackson, Bennet Guillory, John Patton Jr., Carl Anderson
Frequently asked questions
How long is The Color Purple (1986)?
The Color Purple (1986) is 2 hr 32 min long.
Who directed The Color Purple (1986)?
Steven Spielberg
Who is Celie in The Color Purple (1986)?
Whoopi Goldberg plays Celie in the film.
What is The Color Purple (1986) about?
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 Johnson (Danny Glover), 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. Based on the novel by Alice Walker.