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The Color Purple

The Color Purple
The Color Purple

Film Details

Year

1985

Duration

147 minutes

Genres

Period and Historical

Language

English (English subtitles)


Synopsis

Based on the acclaimed Alice Walker novel of the same name, The Color Purple chronicles the turbulent life of Celie, who has rarely known happiness in the American Deep South of the 1900s. When her husband separates Celie from her sister, she is plunged into a lonely, unforgiving world. However, Celie's life changes with the appearance of sultry singer Shug Avery, who gives her the determination to become a strong woman. This adaptation from director Steven Spielberg is a beautifully shot, life-affirming tale of personal triumph, love and hope.

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15 Classification

Contains references to child sexual abuse and infrequent moderate bad language

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