The Color Purple (1985)

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.

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 2h 32m

Genre: Drama

Original Release Date: December 18, 1985

Production: Warner Brothers, Guber-Peters Company, Amblin Entertainment

Distribution: Warner Brothers