Overview - The Color Purple

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.

Cast

• Name: Danny Glover

  Character: Albert

  Popularity: 2.3415

  

• Name: Whoopi Goldberg

  Character: Celie

  Popularity: 3.2904

  

• Name: Margaret Avery

  Character: Shug Avery

  Popularity: 1.1267

  

• Name: Oprah Winfrey

  Character: Sofia

  Popularity: 1.2955

  

• Name: Willard E. Pugh

  Character: Harpo

  Popularity: 0.6518

  

• Name: Akosua Busia

  Character: Nettie

  Popularity: 0.8054

  

• Name: Desreta Jackson

  Character: Young Celie

  Popularity: 0.6757

  

• Name: Adolph Caesar

  Character: Old Mr.

  Popularity: 0.7692