Purple Rain (1984)
Before he created the music, he lived every bit of it.
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.
Director: Albert Magnoli
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: July 27, 1984
Cast
- Prince - The Kid
- Apollonia Kotero - Apollonia
- Morris Day - Morris
- Jerome Benton - Jerome
- Olga Karlatos - Mother
- Clarence Williams III - Father
- Billy Sparks - Billy
- Wendy Melvoin - Wendy
- Lisa Coleman - Lisa
- Bobby Z - Bobby
Screenplay
Music: Michel Colombier
Cinematography: Donald E. Thorin
Editing: Albert Magnoli, Ken Robinson
Production: Water, Purple Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: Deutsch, 日本語, Français, English, Português, Español
Budget: $7M
Box Office: $68M
Original Language: en
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Musician Biographies
Keywords
pop star, suicide attempt, aspiring singer, anxious, admiring, commanding, vibrant
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Purple Rain about?
- 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.
- Who directed Purple Rain?
- Purple Rain was directed by Albert Magnoli.
- Who stars in Purple Rain?
- Purple Rain stars Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Jerome Benton, Olga Karlatos, Clarence Williams III.
- How long is Purple Rain?
- Purple Rain has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Purple Rain?
- Purple Rain is a Drama, Music, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Purple Rain?
- Purple Rain had a budget of $7M.
- How much did Purple Rain gross?
- Purple Rain grossed $68M worldwide.
- Where was Purple Rain produced?
- Purple Rain was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Purple Rain?
- The themes of Purple Rain include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Musician Biographies.