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Purple Rain (1984)

Arcata Theatre Lounge

Prince in his first motion picture

Purple Rain (1984) is an American rock musical drama film directed by Albert Magnoli. The first starring film for Prince, it is the story of an arrogant, young black singer, born and raised in Minneapolis, who reaches the pinnacle of stardom. The dramatic complications include “The Kid’s” (Prince) miserable home life, where he suffers the brutalities of his father (well played by Clarence Williams III) and the youth’s efforts to win the love of the beautiful Apollonia. Gorgeously photographed by Donald Thorin, Purple Rain is essentially a glorified music video, highlighted by a catalogue of Prince’s hits, including I Would Die 4 U, When Doves Cry and Let’s Go Crazy; the score deservedly won an Academy Award and a Grammy.

 

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• Arcata Theatre Lounge

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• $5