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The Color Purple

A tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry.


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$94,175,854
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$94,175,854

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Summary Details
DistributorWarner Bros.
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Opening$1,710,333
192 theaters
Release Date (Wide)Dec 20, 1985 (Feb 7, 1986)
Running Time2 hr 34 min
GenresDrama
In Release377 days/53 weeks
Widest Release1,109 theaters
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Top Weekends: 2nd – 12th - 12TH46
Top Weekends: 2nd – 12th - 11TH57
Top Weekends: 2nd – 12th - 10TH63
Top Weekends: 2nd – 12th - 8TH80

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