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Purple Rain
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6.7A 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.
Released: 1984-07-27111 minDir: Albert MagnoliDrama, Music, RomanceBudget: $7.2MBox office: $68.4MPart of: Purple Rain Collection
Cast
- Prince as The Kid
- Apollonia Kotero as Apollonia
- Morris Day as Morris
- Jerome Benton as Jerome
- Olga Karlatos as Mother
- Clarence Williams III as Father
Themes
- pop star
- suicide attempt
- aspiring singer
- anxious
- admiring
- commanding
- vibrant
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Part of
- National Film Registry
- Genre
- biographical film
- Country of origin
- United States
- Original language
- English language
- Followed by
- Graffiti Bridge
- Screenwriter
- William Blinn
- Cast member
- Lisa Coleman
- Composer
- Prince (musician)
- Cinematographer
- Donald E. Thorin
- Narrative location
- Minnesota
- Duration
- 107
- FilmAffinity ID
- 121487
- Distribution format
- video on demand
- Image
- Purple Rain.png
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- publication date
- 1985-02-22
- title
- Purple Rain
- nominated for
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst New Star
- distributed by
- Netflix
- soundtrack release
- Purple Rain
- assessment
- Bechdel test
- review score
- 55/100
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