On this episode of the The Gen X-Tra Podcast, we review the 1984 film "Purple Rain". With special guest Joey Forearms.
The film stars Prince in his acting debut playing The Kid, a young musician, tormented by an abusive situation at home, must contend with a rival singer, a burgeoning romance, and his own dissatisfied band, as his star begins to rise. Purple Rain was developed to showcase Prince's talents, and the film contains several concert sequences.
Rated: R
Released: July 27, 1984
Runtime: 1:51:00
Watch our YouTube Review here Episode 08
Starring Prince, Apolloina, Morris Day, Clarence Williams III, Jerome Benton
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