How long is The Color Purple (1986)?

The Color Purple (1986) is 2 hr 32 min long.

Who is Celie in The Color Purple (1986)?

Whoopi Goldberg plays Celie in the film.

The Color Purple (1986)

Name: The Color Purple (1986)
Genre: Drama
Released: 1986-08-01
Duration: 152
Rating: 94

An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie (Whoopi Goldberg), an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing "Mister" Albert Johnson (Danny Glover), things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa. Based on the novel by Alice Walker.

GENRE: Drama
RELEASE DATE: Friday, Aug 1, 1986

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How long is The Color Purple (1986)?: The Color Purple (1986) is 2 hr 32 min long.

Who directed The Color Purple (1986)?: Steven Spielberg

Who is Celie in The Color Purple (1986)?: Whoopi Goldberg plays Celie in the film.

What is The Color Purple (1986) about?: An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie (Whoopi Goldberg), an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing "Mister" Albert Johnson (Danny Glover), things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa. Based on the novel by Alice Walker.