Purple Violets
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Plot summary
Patti Petalson (Selma Blair) is a promising writer, but her marriage and conventional job keep her from her dream. She longs to return to her writing, especially after running into her first love, Brian Callahan (Patrick Wilson), a successful crime novelist. Kate (Debra Messing) is Patti's best friend since college. She's a tough-talking schoolteacher who plays therapist to all Patti's problems, while she's got a few of her own.
Despite Brian's gorgeous Tribeca loft and perfect house in the Hamptons, he longs to write works of greater literary value. Michael Murphy (Edward Burns), his lawyer and best friend from college, still carries a flame for former girlfriend Kate, even though their relationship ended badly. Since he spotted Kate at a restaurant, she has become all he can think about. She holds a grudge, but he will go to any length to win Kate back.
When Patti sells Murphy a new apartment, and Brian publishes his personal novel, these old friends reconnect in unexpected ways.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Selma Blair | Patti Petalson |
| Patrick Wilson | Brian Callahan |
| Edward Burns | Michael Murphy |
| Debra Messing | Kate Scott |
| Dennis Farina | Gilmore |
| Max Baker | Mark |
| Donal Logue | Chazz Coleman |
| Elizabeth Reaser | Bernadette (Bernie) |
| Peter Jacobson | Monroe (Cameo) |
| Bill Hader | Bookstore Fan (Cameo) |
Soundtrack
Purple Violets′ soundtrack mainly includes songs by the alternative rock band "The Blue Jackets", notoriously the indie-rock ballads "Do You Remember" and "You Send Shivers"; the latter is played during the final scene and end credits.
Distribution
Purple Violets became noteworthy for being the first feature film to debut on the iTunes Store. It was released on November 20, 2007. The movie was exclusive to Apple Inc. for one month after release. Subsequently, Purple Violets was released on DVD through The Weinstein Company.
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External links
- Official site
- iTunes Page
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- 2007 films
- Films about writers
- 2007 romantic comedy films
- American independent films
- Films set in New York City
- Films directed by Edward Burns
- American romantic comedy films
- 2007 independent films
- 2000s English-language films
- 2000s American films
- English-language romantic comedy films
- English-language independent films