1984 · 111 min · Drama, Music, Romance
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.
Directed by Albert Magnoli. Starring Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Jerome Benton and Olga Karlatos.
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