Albert Magnoli

Purple Rain -- Set against the subculture of the thriving Minneapolis music scene, a struggling musician (Prince) dealing with his hatred for his abusive father and his love for a beautiful singer/dancer.

Steve is a talented gymnast who has given up competition. Julie is the new girl at his old gym. Inspired by Julie, Steve resumes training and they prepare for the US Olympic Trials.

Rock star Prince plays a headstrong, vulnerable young musician known as "the kid." He struggles with his own psyche and family pressures ofan alcoholic father who beats his mother. He sees his father's madness infecting both his music and his own personal life.

Rock star Prince plays a headstrong, vulnerable young musician known as "the kid." He struggles with his own psyche and family pressures of an abusive, alcoholic father. He sees his father's madness infecting both his music and his own personal life.