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A movie character comes to life and falls in love with a lonely waitress.
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In New Jersey in 1935, a movie character walks off the screen and into the real world.
"Smart, light and fun, 'The Purple Rose of Cairo' is one of Woody Allen’s most overlooked gems but also one of the most captivating. First of all, this is a story , the viewers, and the reasons why we love movies. Winner of the Golden Globe and BAFTA for its incredible screenplay."