Review of The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) by Holly C — 11 Feb 2008

This movie was definitely an imaginitive film & it surely will keep you interested.

This review of The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) was written by Holly C on 11 Feb 2008.

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

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