Purple Rain poster
Director Albert Magnoli
Writer Albert Magnoli, William Blinn

Purple Rain

Tagline: Before he created the music, he lived every bit of it.

Release Date: 1984-07-27

Duration: 111 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Olga Karlatos
    Mother
  • Clarence Williams III
    Father
  • Apollonia Kotero
    Apollonia
  • Prince
    The Kid
  • Susan Moonsie
    Susan
  • Jill Jones
    Jill
  • Lisa Coleman
    Lisa
  • Wendy Melvoin
    Wendy
  • Morris Day
    Morris
  • Joel Thingvall
    Club Techie (uncredited)