The Color Purple

Based On the book by Alice Walker

The Color Purple is a 1985 American epic period drama film, directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Menno Meyjes, based on the 1982 novel by Alice Walker. Spielberg's eighth film as a director, it marked a turning point in his career as it was a departure from the summer blockbusters for which he had become known. It is the first film directed by Spielberg for which John Williams did not compose the score, which was done by Quincy Jones instead. Jones also produced the film alongside Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall.

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Release date:

December 16, 1985

Director:

Steven Spielberg

Cast:

Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey, Adolph Caesar

Genre:

Drama, Epic, LGBTQ-related

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1985 in adaptations