Purple Rain
Before he created the music, he lived every bit of it.
Jul 27, 1984 · 1h 51m · Drama, Music, Romance
⭐ 6.7· 409 votes
Director Albert Magnoli
Writer William Blinn
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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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