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It's probably best to think of the film as an extended music video, a watershed moment for movie sound tracks, and not much more.
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic
Purple Rain
Before he created the music, he lived every bit of it.
1984 · 1h 51m · R
Drama, Music, Romance
Directed by
Albert Magnoli
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Purple Rain
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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.
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