Purple Rain

1984 111 min Drama, Music, Romance

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.

budget $7,200,000 earnings $68,392,977 return 9.5x

director Albert Magnoli

writers William Blinn, Albert Magnoli