“Before he created the music, he lived every bit of it.”
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.
Directed by Albert Magnoli
Written by William Blinn, Albert Magnoli
Produced by Steven Fargnoli, Robert Cavallo, Joseph Ruffalo
Box OfficeBudget: $7.2MRevenue: $68.4M
About Purple Rain
Purple Rain is a drama, music, romance film released in 1984 exploring themes of pop star, suicide attempt, aspiring singer, anxious, admiring, commanding. Directed by Albert Magnoli, it stars Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day. 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.