Movie Description A brilliant, talented young musician struggles for success even as a rival musician threatens to supplant him, both professionally and romantically. "Purple Rain" features Prince, in his own inimitable style, performing many of his latest hits, including "Purple Rain," "When Doves Cry," and "Let's Go Crazy." Academy Awards: Best Original Song Score.
| Credits | | Cast: | Clarence Williams III, Olga Karlatos |
Notes DVD Features:
Region 1 Keep Case Widescreen - 1.89 Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo - English Additional Release Material: Additional Footage - 1. MTV Premier Party Audio Commentary - 1. Arists and Director Featurette - 1. 3 Featurettes Music Videos - 1. 8 Prince Music Videos, Film debut for rock performer Prince.
Editorial Reviews "...When performing on-stage...[Prince] can be a riveting spectacle..." New York Times - p.C5 - Vincent Canby (07/27/1984)
"...An impressive feature film....[The concerts] are splendidly realized musicvid-type affairs, awash in purple-hued smoky lighting atmosphere and right-on camera work..." Variety - Kirk. (07/04/1984)
"Showcasing the performer at the height of his creative and commercial success....[T]he performances are nothing short of magical." Entertainment Weekly - Dalton Ross (08/20/2004)
"[T]his 1994 movie brought the liquid-hipped one to middle America, mutating his funk into warped guitar rock." Uncut - Chris Roberts (11/01/2004)
Awards 1984Academy AwardsBest Original Song Score and AdaptationPrince
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