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A victim of his own anger, the Kid is a Minneapolis musician on the rise with his band, the Revolution, escaping a tumultuous home life through music. While trying to avoid making the same mistakes as his truculent father, the Kid navigates the club scene and a rocky relationship with a captivating singer, Apollonia. But another musician, Morris, looks to steal the Kid's spotlight -- and his girl.

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Awards
Won the Oscar for Best Original Song Score (1985)
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Nominations
2 award nominations, including the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst New Star (1985)
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Box office
Grossed $68.4M worldwide, about 9.5 times its $7.2M budget
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Setting
Set in Minnesota
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Sequels
Followed by Graffiti Bridge
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Collection
Part of Purple Rain Collection
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Music
Music by Prince
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Donald E. Thorin
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Details

Director: Albert Magnoli
Writers: William BlinnWriter
Albert MagnoliWriter
Status: Released
Release date: July 27, 1984
Original language: English
Budget: $7.2M
Revenue: $68.4M
Countries: United States of America
Collection: Purple Rain Collection

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