Purple Rain

Purple Rain

6.7IMDb Score
Released:1984-07-27
Duration:111 min
Director:Albert Magnoli
Actors:Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Jerome Benton, Olga Karlatos
Production:Water, Purple Films, Warner Bros. Pictures

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.

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