TV Guide: Online Video Guide Purple Rain

Purple Rain

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:41:11 -0500

Synopsis: A misunderstood but immensely talented singer/guitarist confronts his abusive father, finds love, and spars with a hilariously vain musical rival. Mega-platinum, Oscar-winning soundtrack. With Morris Day.

Purple Rain: Trailer

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:29:54 -0500

Prince plays "The Kid", an aspiring Minneapolis musician with a difficult home life. He meets singer Apollonia Kotero, and they become involved in an untidy romance. The plot centers on Prince trying not to repeat the pattern of his abusive father (Clarence Williams III) and keep his band, The Revolution, and his relationship with his girlfriend, together.

Purple Rain

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:29:05 -0500

Prince, "the most exciting star in pop music today" (Newsweek), makes his film debut in this critically acclaimed box office smash featuring a Grammy and Academy Award-winning soundtrack that sold over 13,000,000 copies. The soundtrack of "flawless combination of funk, R&B, pop, metal, and even psychedelia that defined the 80s" was even named the greatest in film by Vanity Fair! Set against the subculture of the thriving Minneapolis music scene, it's a well told story about a struggling musician dealing with his hatred for his abusive father and his love for a beautiful singer/dancer ('80s pop star Apollonia).

Purple Rain

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:28:31 -0500

Purple Rain

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:44:48 -0500

Rock star Prince plays a headstrong, vulnerable young musician known as "the kid." He struggles with his own psyche and family pressures ofan alcoholic father who beats his mother.