Released:
1985-12-18

Overview:
An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, 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, 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.

Director:
Steven Spielberg

Runtime:
2h 34min

Genre:
Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  Danny Glover
  as
  Albert
• 
  Whoopi Goldberg
  as
  Celie
• 
  Margaret Avery
  as
  Shug Avery
• 
  Oprah Winfrey
  as
  Sofia
• 
  Willard E. Pugh
  as
  Harpo