Purple Rain

July. 27,1984      R
Rating:
6.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Prince as  The Kid
Apollonia Kotero as  Apollonia
Morris Day as  Morris
Jerome Benton as  Jerome
Olga Karlatos as  Mother
Clarence Williams III as  Father
Wendy Melvoin as  Wendy
Lisa Coleman as  Lisa
Dr. Fink as  Matt
Jill Jones as  Jill

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