'Purple Rain' In The Theaters This Weekend

As a result to Prince’s tragic death, Purple Rain will play all over the nation this weekend. Purple Rain is his most iconic film. It was released in 1984. It is a drama directed by Albert Magnoll and William Binn. It grossed 68 million dollars at the box office in the 80’s. It is well known for showcasing Prince’s concert talents. It was a pioneering movie for its time.

Nationwide movie theater chains are collaborating with Warner Bros. and offering screenings of Purple Rain across America for die hard Prince fans. This is an epic way to remember the legend’s legacy. The film is loosely based on his life; so it is sort of auto biographical.

The main character is played by Prince. He is the lead singer of his own band and deals with internal struggles throughout the film. His music is used as a way of escapism. His band rivals another band, lead by his nemesis, Morris Day.

The main character falls in love with Apollonia, played by Apollonia Kotero. The main character’s father hurts himself later on in the film. He shoots himself with a hand gun. The main character dedicates “Purple Rain” to his father at one of his night club performances.

“Purple Rain” is the stand out, hit song of the movie. It is featured on the movie’s sound track. This song won an Oscar for “best original song” in the 1980’s. It is a mixed combination of rock and gospel. After the main character sings this song to an emotional crowd, he gains the approval of everyone in the club he performs in. It is one of the most emotional scenes in the entire movie. Check for local movie listings in your area for movie times.