The Color Purple(1985)

Poster of The Color Purple

Synopsis

Epic drama of an African-American woman's struggle to overcome poverty, adversity, and a marriage to brutal husband and eventually find her dignity in a period that spans over forty years from the turn-of-the-century.
Epic drama of an African-American woman's struggle to overcome poverty, adversity, and a marriage to brutal husband and eventually find her dignity in a period that spans over forty years from the …
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In Theaters

  • December 18, 1985

MPAA Rating

PG 13

Genres

Adaptation, Drama, Period

Run Time

2 hours 34 minutes

Distributors

Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution

Box Office

$91,781,304

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • North Carolina, USA

Produced In

United States

Director

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