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Purple Rain (1984)

R · 1984-07-27 · 1h 51m · EN
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Before he created the magic, 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.

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Albert MagnoliDirector, WriterWilliam BlinnWriter
Budget
$7.2M
Box office
$68.4M

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PrincePrinceThe KidApollonia KoteroApollonia KoteroApolloniaMorris DayMorris DayMorrisOlga KarlatosOlga KarlatosMotherClarence Williams IIIClarence Williams IIIFatherJerome BentonJerome BentonJeromeBilly SparksBilly SparksBillyWendy MelvoinWendy MelvoinWendyLisa ColemanLisa ColemanLisaBobby ZBobby ZBobbyDr. FinkDr. FinkMattJill JonesJill JonesJill

Keywords

Suicide attemptPop starAspiring singer

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Romance · MusicTheme affinitySuicide Attempt · Pop Star · Aspiring SingerMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference134807

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Frequently asked questions about Purple Rain

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.

How long is Purple Rain?

Purple Rain has a runtime of 111 minutes.

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