The Color Purple (1985)

Celie Stands up to Albert

Celie (Whoopi Goldberg) puts a knife to Albert’s (Danny Glover) neck and curses his future.

Directed by Steven Spielberg.

© Warner Bros. 2013

Released in 1985 by Warner Bros..

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  • setting: Dinner Table
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  • director: Steven Spielberg
  • producer: Carole Isenberg
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  • producer: Steven Spielberg
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  • screenwriter: Menno Meyjes
  • year: 1985
  • studio: Warner Bros.

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