Purple Rain
Before he created the music, he lived every bit of it.
1984 | 111m | English
Popularity: 4 (history)
| Director: | Albert Magnoli |
|---|---|
| Writer: | William Blinn, Albert Magnoli |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Jul 27, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Director: | Albert Magnoli |
| Writer: | William Blinn, Albert Magnoli |
| Genres: | Drama, Romance, Music |
| Keywords | suicide attempt, pop star, aspiring singer, anxious, admiring, commanding, vibrant |
| Production Companies | Warner Bros. Pictures, Water, Purple Films |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $68,392,977
Budget: $7,200,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
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| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Prince | The Kid |
| Apollonia Kotero | Apollonia |
| Morris Day | Morris |
| Jerome Benton | Jerome |
| Olga Karlatos | Mother |
| Clarence Williams III | Father |
| Billy Sparks | Billy |
| Wendy Melvoin | Wendy |
| Lisa Coleman | Lisa |
| Bobby Z | Bobby |
| Dr. Fink | Matt |
| Brown Mark | Mark |
| Jill Jones | Jill |
| Susan Moonsie | Susan |
| Brenda Bennett | Brenda |
| Sandra Claire Gershman | Beautiful Babe |
| Alan Leeds | Stage Hand |
| Garry Johnson | "Jellybean" Johnson - The Time |
| Jesse Johnson | Jesse Johnson - The Time |
| Marc Cardenas | Mark Cardenas - The Time |
| Gerald E. Hubbard Jr. | Jerry Hubbard - The Time |
| Paul Peterson | Paul Peterson - The Time |
| Israel Gordon | Taste M.C. |
| Joel Thingvall | Club Techie (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Richard C. Franklin | Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer |
| Ward Preston | Production Design |
| Anne D. McCulley | Set Decoration |
| Mike Frankovich Jr. | Production Manager |
| Ken Robinson | Editor |
| Anthony DiMarco | Executive In Charge Of Post Production |
| Don Wilkerson | Second Assistant Director |
| Douglas J. Schulman | Boom Operator |
| James Beshears | Sound Editor |
| Marshall Winn | Sound Editor |
| Jim Cook | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Al Jones | Stunt Coordinator |
| Howard McCormick | Leadman |
| Daniel R. Jordan | Key Grip |
| Donald Schmitz | Dolly Grip |
| William Blinn | Writer |
| David Graham | Casting |
| Marie France | Costume Design |
| LeRoy Bennett | Lighting Artist |
| Anthony Brand | First Assistant Director |
| Bruce Bisenz | Sound Mixer |
| David Kern | Sound Editor |
| Jim Harrison | Music Editor |
| Neil Brody | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Brad Orrison | Stunt Double |
| Lee Romanoff | Key Makeup Artist |
| Bill Fleming | Best Boy Grip |
| Jeffrey W. Petersen | Electrician |
| Aubrey Head | Color Timer |
| Chris Squires | Assistant Camera |
| Mitchell Sinoway | Additional Editor |
| Robert W. Peterson | Lighting Technician |
| Dave Hetschiesch | Lighting Technician |
| Jennifer Walton | Production Secretary |
| Keane Bonath | Props |
| Susan Wenzel | Makeup Artist |
| Susan Caldwell | Hairstylist |
| Matt Rice | Electrician |
| Gerald Hoy | Grip |
| Joe Rice | Grip |
| Geri Rosenberg | Production Secretary |
| Robert Scaife | Construction Coordinator |
| Mike Dobie | Sound Editor |
| Noah Blough | Assistant Sound Editor |
| Robert L. Harman | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Richard Arrington | Makeup Supervisor |
| Peter Davidian | Best Boy Electric |
| Edward R. Nedin | Electrician |
| Jonathan Wolf | Production Accountant |
| Ron Oliney | Stunts |
| Sonny Baskin | Additional Editor |
| Warren Chadwick | Additional Editor |
| John Huddleston | Lighting Technician |
| Maxine Davis | Production Coordinator |
| Clare M.S. Fishman | Props |
| Sonja Berlovitz | Costumer |
| Earl Jones | Hairstylist |
| Dennis A. Frank | Electrician |
| Steve van Osdale | Grip |
| Craig Kinchel | Grip |
| Robert Reiff | Still Photographer |
| Dona Lien | Production Secretary |
| Kirk Hokanson | Location Manager |
| Kathleen O'Haco | Stunts |
| Jack Lee Gary | Assistant Camera |
| Allan Schultz | Additional Editor |
| Dean Hassen | Lighting Technician |
| Peter Golden | Casting |
| Jim Johnson | Property Master |
| Jimmell Mardome | Costumer |
| Jayson Jeffreys | Key Makeup Artist |
| Todd Prost | Hairstylist |
| Bob Guthier | Electrician |
| Neal Dalen | Grip |
| Bonnie Metzger | Unit Publicist |
| Barbara Sobocinski | Production Secretary |
| Albert Magnoli | Writer, Director, Editor |
| Michel Colombier | Original Music Composer |
| Prince | Songs |
| Donald E. Thorin | Director of Photography |
| Britt Lomond | First Assistant Director |
| Craig Denault | Camera Operator |
| Kerry Lyn McKissick | Script Supervisor |
| Lee Daniels | Casting Assistant |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Steven Fargnoli | Producer |
| Joseph Ruffalo | Producer |
| Robert Cavallo | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Awards | Best Director | Albert Magnoli | Nominated |
Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 43 | 90 | 17 |
| 2024 | 5 | 112 | 134 | 87 |
| 2024 | 6 | 65 | 121 | 25 |
| 2024 | 7 | 39 | 59 | 18 |
| 2024 | 8 | 15 | 24 | 9 |
| 2024 | 9 | 16 | 26 | 11 |
| 2024 | 10 | 16 | 43 | 7 |
| 2024 | 11 | 13 | 21 | 8 |
| 2024 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 8 |
| 2025 | 1 | 13 | 21 | 8 |
| 2025 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 836 | 836 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 153 | 565 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 623 | 758 |
If this were a piece of vinyl, then there would be one side that features a strong and charismatic concert-style performance from the star and another that depicts a second-rate brat-pack style drama that is almost cringemaking to watch at times. The latter element follows a young musician who is re ... gularly his father's punchbag at home and who struggles to avoid travelling down the the same path, especially when he meets the wanna-be singer "Apollonia" (Apollonia Kotero). Though she's keen, she can't be doing with his temperamental behaviour and switches allegiance to the more stable "Morris" (Morris Day). That all meanders along offering little new or even interesting and way too many facial close ups. It's the musical performances - expertly staged, choreographed and produced that make this worth watching. Prince just exudes a chemistry, a sexuality and a swarthiness that makes it clear why the man was an huge international superstar. The upshot of the film, though, is really - just buy the album or watch the videos on MTV. As a drama, this is pretty hopeless.