Purple Rain Movie Review 1984

A quasi-autobiographical video showcase for the pop-star Prince. Film tells the tale of his struggle for love, attention, acceptance, and popular artistic recognition in Minneapolis. Not a bad film, for such a monumentally egotistical movie.

Distribution

Warner Home Video, Inc., 5775 Linder Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362, URL: http://whv.warnerbros.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 113 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Musical Drama, Pure Ego Vehicles, Price of Fame, Struggling Musicians, Minnesota, African America

Screenplay

William Blinn

Cast

Prince, Apollonia, Morris Day, Olga Karlatos, Clarence Williams

Cinematography

Donald E. Thorin

Director

Albert Magnoli

Music

Michel Colombier

Producer

Warner Bros.

Awards

Oscars 1984: Orig. Song Score and/or Adapt.