Whilst Prince went out of his way to deny it, this is really a largely fictionalized version of his rise to fame during the late 1970s and early 1980s, culminating in the release of the film and its soundtrack album in 1984. Basically it is about a young kid from Minneapolis trying to make the big break into the rock industry against a backdrop of an unsettled family life, where his father beats his mother. The Kid (Prince) has a musical vision that is very different to most of the period and his anger and frustration is channelled into his only relief - the music. It also covers his love affair with Apollonia Kotero, against the backdrop of her own musical aspirations and simmering problems within his own band The Revolution - as well as the business rivalry with another band The Time in a club known as First Avenue and 8th Street Entry.
EXTRA FEATURES Audio Commentary by director Albert Magnoli, producer Robert Cavallo and director of photography Donald E.Thorin. Theatrical Trailers for Purple Rain, Under the Cherry Moon and Graffiti Bridge. First Avenue: The Road to Pop Royalty is a ten minute look at the history of the real First Avenue club. Purple Rain: Backstage Pass is a 30 minute restrospective featurette about the making of Purple Rain. Riffs, Ruffles and a Revolution: The Impact and Influence of Purple Rain. The MTV Premiere Party for Purple Rain. Music Videos :- PRINCE & THE REVOLUTION Let's Go Crazy Take Me With U When Doves Cry I Would Die 4 U Purple Rain THE TIME Jungle Love The Bird APOLLONIA 6 Sex Shooter