Movies
The Color Purple
- December 18, 1985
- 154 min.
- Drama, History
- United States
United States
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.
Original title: The Color Purple
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nominations
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winning rate
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win
Academy Awards #58 - 1986
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Quincy Jones - as producer(s) | — |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Whoopi Goldberg | — |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Margaret Avery | — |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Oprah Winfrey | — |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Menno Meyjes | — |
| Best Original Score | Quincy Jones, Jeremy Lubbock, Rod Temperton, Caiphus Semenya, Andraé Crouch, Chris Boardman, Jorge Calandrelli, Joel Rosenbaum, Fred Steiner, Jack Hayes | — |
| Best Cinematography | Allen Daviau | — |
| Best Original Song | Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton, Lionel Richie - "Miss Celie's Blues (Sister)" | — |
| Best Production Design | J. Michael Riva, Robert W. Welch, Linda DeScenna | — |
| Best Makeup and Hairstyling | Ken Chase | — |
| Best Costume Design | Aggie Guerard Rodgers | — |
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