Show more In the summer of 1984, Prince released Purple Rain - his sixth studio album, which accompanied his film of the same name. This combination transformed Prince into a worldwide star.

Albert Magnolia directed the film; the soundtrack spent 24 consecutive weeks at the top of the Billboard album chart and includes the song “When Doves Cry.” “Purple Rain” won the Academy ...

Purple Rain also won the Grammy Award for Best Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special for Prince’s band Prince and the Revolution.

In addition to starring in the film, Prince also composed all of the music, creating a legendary album to accompany the film. Purple Rain (1984) Official Trailer - Prince, Apollonia Kotero Movie ...

Prince‘s Purple Rain will return to the big screen for one night only just one year after its 40th anniversary. On March 5, an enhanced version of the film will be screened in Dolby Vision HDR ...