Review of The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) by Bert R — 09 Jan 2009

The perfect escapism movie for cinephiles. Flawless and a certified Allen masterpiece.

This review of The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) was written by Bert R on 09 Jan 2009.

The Purple Rose of Cairo has generally received very positive reviews.

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