Purple Rain

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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Music, Romance

Director

Albert Magnoli

Original Language

EN

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.

Who directed Purple Rain?

Purple Rain was directed by Albert Magnoli.

When was Purple Rain released?

Purple Rain was released on July 27, 1984.

How long is Purple Rain?

Purple Rain has a runtime of 1h 51m.

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