Purple Rain (1984)
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Before he created the music, he lived every bit of it.
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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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Directed by: Albert Magnoli, Britt Lomond, Anthony Brand
Written by: William Blinn, Albert Magnoli
Produced by: Robert Cavallo, Steven Fargnoli, Joseph Ruffalo
Composed by: Michel Colombier
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