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Purple Rain (1984)

Before he created the music, he lived every bit of it.

  • Jul 27, 1984
  • 1h 51m
  • R

6.7/10

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444 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Purple Rain is a 1984 drama and music film directed by Albert Magnoli. Its leading cast includes Prince, Apollonia Kotero and Morris Day. It runs for 1 hour 51 minutes. It belongs to the Purple Rain Collection.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 51 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.7/10 from 444 TMDB votes

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Theatrical Trailer · plays from YouTube

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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
  • Dr. Fink Matt
  • Brown Mark Mark
  • Jill Jones Jill
  • Susan Moonsie Susan
  • Brenda Bennett Brenda
  • Sandra Claire Gershman Beautiful Babe
  • Alan Leeds Stage Hand
  • Garry Johnson "Jellybean" Johnson - The Time

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