Purple Rain

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Synopsis

Rock star Prince makes a spectacular feature film debut in this highly autobiographical blockbuster that won both an Oscar and a Grammy award.

Headstrong, vulnerable young musician The Kid (Prince) struggles with his own inner demons and with his alcoholic father who beats his mother. But the madness infects his music, fueling a sound that transforms the struggling, young rocker into a star.

Movie info:

Release:

1984

Running Time:

106 min

Certificate:

Contains strong language and moderate sex and violence

Availability:

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Genre:

• Music

Cast:

• Morris Day
• Apollonia Kotero
• Prince

Director:

• Albert Magnoli

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