The Color Purple
11NomsDirected by Steven Spielberg
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.
Awards
58th Academy Awards· 1986
- Actress in a Leading RoleWhoopi Goldberg
- Actress in a Supporting RoleMargaret Avery
- Actress in a Supporting RoleOprah Winfrey
- Best PictureFrank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, Quincy Jones, Steven Spielberg
- CinematographyAllen Daviau
- Costume DesignAggie Guerard Rodgers
- Makeup and HairstylingKen Chase
- Music (Original Score)Andraé Crouch, Caiphus Semenya, Chris Boardman, Fred Steiner, Jack Hayes, Jeremy Lubbock, Jerry Hey, Joel Rosenbaum, Jorge Calandrelli, Quincy Jones, Randy Kerber, Rod Temperton
- Music (Original Song)Miss Celie's Blues — Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton
- Production DesignJ. Michael Riva, Linda DeScenna, Robert W. Welch
- Writing (Adapted)Alice Walker, Menno Meyjes
Details
- Released
- 18 December 1985
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Writers
- Menno Meyjes
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Box office
- $146,300,000
- Countries
- United States of America
- Languages
- English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Production
- Amblin Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, The Guber-Peters Company, Quincy Jones Productions
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Cast
Danny Glover
Whoopi GoldbergNominated
Margaret AveryNominated
Oprah WinfreyNominated
Willard E. Pugh
Akosua Busia
Desreta Jackson
Adolph Caesar
Rae Dawn Chong
Dana Ivey