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Purple Rain is a 1984 American rock musical drama film scored by and starring Prince in his acting debut. Developed to showcase his talents, it contains several concert sequences, featuring Prince and his band The Revolution. The film is directed by Albert Magnoli, who later became Prince's manager, from a screenplay by Magnoli and William Blinn. The cast also features Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Olga Karlatos and Clarence Williams III.

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1984 · 1h 51m · Drama · Music · Romance

TMDB 6.7/10 (426 votes)

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

Box office $68M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Albert MagnoliDirector

Princeas The Kid

Apollonia Koteroas Apollonia

Morris Dayas Morris

Jerome Bentonas Jerome