Review of The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) by Brett S — 15 Sep 2008

This is one great film. The premise is wonderful, & it is just a great entertainment.

This review of The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) was written by Brett S on 15 Sep 2008.

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

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