

Purple Rain
1984-07-27 · 111 min · ★ 6.7
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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Production details
- Directors
- Albert Magnoli
- Production companies
- Water, Purple Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 7,200,000
- Revenue
- USD 68,392,977
Top Cast
PrinceThe Kid
Apollonia KoteroApollonia
Morris DayMorris
Jerome BentonJerome
Olga KarlatosMother
Clarence Williams IIIFather
Billy SparksBilly
Wendy MelvoinWendy
Lisa ColemanLisa
Bobby ZBobby
Brown MarkMark
Jill JonesJill
Susan MoonsieSusan
Brenda BennettBrenda
Alan LeedsStage Hand
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