Purple Rain

Purple Rain (1984)

27/07/1984
Drama, Music, Romance
1h 51m

Before he created the music, he lived every bit of it.

Overview

A victim of his own anger, the Kid is a Minneapolis musician on the rise with his band, the Revolution, escaping a tumultuous home life through music. While trying to avoid making the same mistakes as his truculent father, the Kid navigates the club scene and a rocky relationship with a captivating singer, Apollonia. But another musician, Morris, looks to steal the Kid's spotlight -- and his girl.

  • Albert MagnoliDirector, Writer
  • William BlinnWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $7,200,000

  • Revenue

    $68,392,977

Keywords

  • pop star
  • suicide attempt
  • aspiring singer
  • anxious
  • admiring
  • commanding
  • vibrant

Top Billed Cast

Prince

Prince

The Kid

Apollonia Kotero

Apollonia Kotero

Apollonia

Morris Day

Morris Day

Morris

Jerome Benton

Jerome Benton

Jerome

Olga Karlatos

Olga Karlatos

Mother

Clarence Williams III

Clarence Williams III

Father

Billy Sparks

Billy

Wendy Melvoin

Wendy Melvoin

Wendy

Lisa Coleman

Lisa Coleman

Lisa

Bobby Z

Bobby

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