Review of The Color Purple (1985) by Thomas D — 18 Apr 2011

An excellent movie with an excellent plot and an amazing cast.

This review of The Color Purple (1985) was written by Thomas D on 18 Apr 2011.

The Color Purple has generally received very positive reviews.

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