Purple Rain (1984)

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

Cast: Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Jerome Benton, Olga Karlatos, Clarence Williams III, Billy Sparks, Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman, Bobby Z, Dr. Fink, Brown Mark

Genres: Drama, Music, Musical, Neo-noir, Romance

Rating: 6.3/10

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