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Purple Rain

Rated R · 111 minutes · 1984

Drama, Musical

A young musician, tormented by an abusive situation at home, must contend with a rival singer, a burgeoning romance, and his own dissatisfied band, as his star begins to rise (111 min.).

Director: Albert Magnoli
Writer: Albert Magnoli and William Blinn

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