Directed by:
Steven SpielbergScreenplay:
Menno MeyjesCinematography:
Allen DaviauComposer:
Quincy JonesCast:
Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey, Willard E. Pugh, Akosua Busia, Adolph Caesar, Rae Dawn Chong, Dana Ivey, Leonard Jackson (more)VOD (1)
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Based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Color Purple is a richly-textured, powerful film set in America's rural south. Whoopi Goldberg, winner of the Best Actress Golden Globe Award and an Oscar nomination, makes a triumphant screen debut as the radiant, indomitable Celie, the story's central character. Her impressive portrayal is complimented by a distinguished cast that includes Danny Glover, Oprah Winfrey, Margaret Avery, Adolph Caesar, Rae Dawn Chong and Akosua Busia. The Color Purple marks a new, more mature color in Spielberg's artistic palette. It is an exquisitely crafted, landmark film that will be treasured and talked about for years to come. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Soundtracks
The Color Purple
Label: Qwest Records
Year: 2005
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 01:19:06
1. | Overture | Quincy Jones | 07:56 |
2. | Main Title | Quincy Jones | 02:01 |
3. | Celie Leaves With Mr. | Quincy Jones | 03:23 |
4. | Corrine And Olivia | Quincy Jones | 03:07 |
5. | Nettie Teaches Celie | Quincy Jones | 04:22 |
6. | The Separation | Quincy Jones | 02:53 |
7. | Celie And Harpo Grow Up / Mr. Dresses To See Shug | Quincy Jones | 02:43 |
8. | Careless Love | Quincy Jones | 00:57 |
9. | Sophia Leaves Harpo | Quincy Jones | 02:40 |
10. | Celie Cooks Shug Breakfast | Quincy Jones | 01:25 |
11. | Junk Bucket Blues | Quincy Jones | 01:48 |
12. | The Dirty Dozens | Quincy Jones | 03:13 |
13. | Miss Celie's Blues (Sister) | Quincy Jones | 02:29 |
14. | Don't Make Me No Never Mind | Quincy Jones | 03:06 |
15. | My Heart (Will Always Lead Me Back To You) | Quincy Jones | 01:38 |
16. | Three On The Road | Quincy Jones | 00:26 |
17. | Bus Pulls Out | Quincy Jones | 00:52 |
1. | The First Letter | Quincy Jones | 05:03 |
2. | Letter Search | Quincy Jones | 03:08 |
3. | Nettie's Letters | Quincy Jones | 00:59 |
4. | High Life / Proud Theme | Quincy Jones | 01:08 |
5. | J.B. King | Quincy Jones | 00:38 |
6. | Heaven Belongs To You | Quincy Jones | 01:02 |
7. | Katutoka Corrine | Quincy Jones | 01:00 |
8. | Celie Shaves Mr. / Scarification Ceremony | Quincy Jones | 03:13 |
9. | I'm Here | Quincy Jones | 01:51 |
10. | Champagne Train | Quincy Jones | 02:36 |
11. | Celie's New House / Body And Soul | Quincy Jones | 04:14 |
12. | Maybe God Is Tryin' To Tell You Somethin' | Quincy Jones | 04:38 |
13. | Reunion / Finale | Quincy Jones | 04:37 |
The Color Purple: Main Title / Miss Celie's Blues
Label: Qwest Records
Year: 1986
Country: Japan
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: Main Title | Quincy Jones | |
2. | SIDE B: "Miss Celie's Blues" | Quincy Jones |
The Color Purple: Miss Celie's Blues (Sister)
From the Warner Bros. Motion Picture
Label: Qwest Records
Year: 1986
Country: Germany
Format: LP
Length: 05:41
1. | SIDE A: "Miss Celie's Blues" - Tata Vega | Quincy Jones | 02:30 |
2. | SIDE B: Celie Shaves Mr.. / Scarification Ceremony | Quincy Jones | 03:11 |
The Color Purple
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Qwest Records
Year: 1985
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 01:19:00
1. | Overture | Quincy Jones | 07:56 |
2. | Main Title | Quincy Jones | 02:02 |
3. | Celie Leaves With Mr. | Quincy Jones | 03:22 |
4. | Corrine And Olivia | Quincy Jones | 03:06 |
5. | Nettie Teaches Celie | Quincy Jones | 04:22 |
6. | The Separation | Quincy Jones | 02:53 |
7. | Celie And Harpo Grow Up / Mr. Dresses To See Shug | Quincy Jones | 02:43 |
8. | Careless Love | Quincy Jones | 00:56 |
9. | Sophia Leaves Harpo | Quincy Jones | 02:39 |
10. | Celie Cooks Shug Breakfast | Quincy Jones | 01:24 |
11. | Junk Bucket Blues | Quincy Jones | 01:48 |
12. | The Dirty Dozens | Quincy Jones | 03:13 |
13. | Miss Celie's Blues (Sister) | Quincy Jones | 02:29 |
14. | Don't Make Me No Never Mind | Quincy Jones | 03:05 |
15. | My Heart (Will Always Lead Me Back To You) [78 Rpm Version] | Quincy Jones | 01:38 |
16. | Three On The Road | Quincy Jones | 00:25 |
17. | Bus Pulls Out | Quincy Jones | 00:51 |
1. | The First Letter | Quincy Jones | 05:04 |
2. | Letter Search | Quincy Jones | 03:08 |
3. | Nettie's Letters | Quincy Jones | 00:59 |
4. | High Life / Proud Theme | Quincy Jones | 01:08 |
5. | J.B. King | Quincy Jones | 00:38 |
6. | Heaven Belongs To You | Quincy Jones | 01:02 |
7. | Katutoka Corrine | Quincy Jones | 01:01 |
8. | Celie Shaves Mr. / Scarification Ceremony | Quincy Jones | 03:13 |
9. | I'm Here | Quincy Jones | 01:51 |
10. | Champagne Train | Quincy Jones | 02:36 |
11. | Celie's New House / Body And Soul | Quincy Jones | 04:13 |
12. | Maybe God Is Tryin' To Tell You Somethin' | Quincy Jones | 04:38 |
13. | Reunion / Finale | Quincy Jones | 04:37 |