Difference between revisions of "Film: Purple Rain"
m |
m |
||
(14 intermediate revisions by 3 users not shown) | |||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{Movie| | {{Movie| | ||
− | <!-- MOVIE DETAILS ----> | + | <!-- MOVIE DETAILS ----> |
| Movie name = Purple Rain | | Movie name = Purple Rain | ||
| Movie poster = FilmPurpleRain-movieposter.jpg | | Movie poster = FilmPurpleRain-movieposter.jpg | ||
− | | Premiere = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July_26|26 July | + | | Premiere = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July_26|26 July 1984]]: Mann’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, CA |
− | | Date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July_27|27 July | + | | Date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July_27|27 July 1984]] (USA)<br>2 August 1984 (Australia)<br>31 August 1984 (UK, Ireland) <br>6 September 1984 (The Netherlands)<br>21 September 1984 (Norway)<br>21 September 1984 (Sweden)<br>2 November 1984 (Finland)<br>19 January 1985 (Italy)<br>9 February 1985 (Japan)<br>13 February 1985 (France)<br>14 February 1985 (Argentina)<br>22 February 1985 (West Germany)<br>14 March 1985 (Hong Kong)<br>30 March 1985 (Philippines) <br>2 May 1985 (Portugal) |
| Director = [[Albert Magnoli]] | | Director = [[Albert Magnoli]] | ||
− | | Writers = William Blinn<br>[[Albert Magnoli]] | + | | Writers = William Blinn<br> |
− | | Producers = [[Bob Cavallo|Robert Cavallo]]<br>[[Steve Fargnoli|Steven Fargnoli]]<br>[[Joe Ruffalo|Joseph Ruffalo]] | + | [[Albert Magnoli]] |
+ | | Producers = [[Bob Cavallo|Robert Cavallo]]<br> | ||
+ | [[Steve Fargnoli|Steven Fargnoli]]<br> | ||
+ | [[Joe Ruffalo|Joseph Ruffalo]] | ||
| Production = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros. Warner Bros.]<br>Purple Films<br>Water | | Production = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros. Warner Bros.]<br>Purple Films<br>Water | ||
− | | Music = Michel Colombier<br>[[John L. Nelson]]<br>[[Prince]] | + | | Music = Michel Colombier<br> |
+ | [[John L. Nelson]]<br> | ||
+ | [[Prince]] | ||
| Genre = Music Drama<br>MPAA Rating: R | | Genre = Music Drama<br>MPAA Rating: R | ||
| Runtime = 111 minutes | | Runtime = 111 minutes | ||
Line 28: | Line 33: | ||
Filmed on locations in Minneapolis and Los Angeles, the film features many Minnesota landmarks, including the Crystal Court of the IDS Center and the legendary [[First Avenue]] nightclub. | Filmed on locations in Minneapolis and Los Angeles, the film features many Minnesota landmarks, including the Crystal Court of the IDS Center and the legendary [[First Avenue]] nightclub. | ||
− | Many aspects of [[Prince]] | + | Many aspects of [[Prince]]’s personal life were mirrored by the role of "The Kid" and, except for [[Prince]], all the musicians in the film go by their real name, leading many to view '''Purple Rain''' as an autobiographical account of his own life. |
The film was a phenomenal success, becoming the 10th biggest film of 1984 and grossing almost 70 million dollar at the box office. The press gave mostly favorable reviews sometimes billing it "the finest rock movie ever made". It earned [[Prince]] an Academy Award for Best original Score. | The film was a phenomenal success, becoming the 10th biggest film of 1984 and grossing almost 70 million dollar at the box office. The press gave mostly favorable reviews sometimes billing it "the finest rock movie ever made". It earned [[Prince]] an Academy Award for Best original Score. | ||
+ | |||
<b>First Steps</b> | <b>First Steps</b> | ||
− | During the [[1999 Tour]], [[Prince]] gathered ideas for a semi-autobiographical film script and discussed the project with manager [[Steve Fargnoli]]. After [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros. Warner Bros.].' film division expressed a slight interest in the film, and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros. Records] chairman Mo' Ostin allowed it a substantial budget to start the production, [[Prince]] | + | During the [[1999 Tour]], [[Prince]] gathered ideas for a semi-autobiographical film script and discussed the project with manager [[Steve Fargnoli]]. After [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros. Warner Bros.].' film division expressed a slight interest in the film, and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros. Records] chairman Mo' Ostin allowed it a substantial budget to start the production, [[Prince]]’s managers approached William Blinn to write a viable screenplay. |
+ | |||
+ | In May 1983, Blinn relocated to Minneapolis with the intention of developing more ideas for the screenplay, but collaborating with [[Prince]] appeared difficult and Blinn returned to Los Angeles where he resumed work for a script now called "Dreams". | ||
+ | |||
+ | Meanwhile, in Minneapolis, [[Prince]], [[The Revolution]], [[The Time]] and [[Vanity 6]] began preparations for the film project. A warehouse in St. Louis Park was rented for band rehearsals and dancing and acting classes. Actor and Director Don Amendolia was recruited by Blinn to conduct improvisational exercises and theater games. Dance workouts were conducted by John Command at the Minnesota Dance Theater in a downtown dance studio, two block away from the [[First Avenue]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[Alan Leeds]], then [[Prince]]’s road manager, was hired on a full time basis to organize activities in the warehouse and coordinate some of [[Prince]]’s business affairs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | After finishing a first script, William Blinn was informed that the television series "Fame", on which he was working as executive producer, was renewed for another season. | ||
+ | |||
− | + | <b>A New Script</b> | |
− | + | A new director wasn’t found until July 1983, when James Foley, who was approached for the film but was unavailable, suggested his editor, [[Albert Magnoli]], whom had won a student academy award for his short film: "Jazz". After rejecting the project on account of deeming the script "very introverted and claustrophobic". [[Albert Magnoli|Magnoli]] reverted his decision after meeting with [[Prince]]’s management and the promise that he would be allowed to direct his own version of the film. | |
− | + | By mid July, [[Vanity]] had decided to leave the film project and [[Vanity 6]] band. Her role was offered to Jennifer Beals who declined it. Auditions were subsequently organized in Los Angeles in September 1983 in order to cast a replacement actress for the female lead role in the film. From the several hundred women auditioning, [[Apollonia|Patricia Kotero]], a 22 years old model, was chosen. Soon after, she was renamed [[Apollonia]] after a character in "The Godfather" film. Subsequently [[Vanity 6]] became [[Apollonia 6]]. | |
− | Pre-production for '''Purple Rain''' began on 15 September | + | Pre-production for '''Purple Rain''' began on 15 September 1983 in Minneapolis. [[Albert Magnoli]] spent several weeks in the city to meet with the movie financiers and revised the "Dreams" script entirely to develop a new screenplay. Shooting started on 1 November 1983 in Minneapolis. |
| Synopsis = "The Kid" ([[Prince]]) is a troubled Minneapolis musician. He and his band, [[The Revolution]] are one of three acts playing at a local nightclub, the [[First Avenue]]. The other acts are [[The Time]], a funk band, lead by [[Morris Day]] and The Modernaires, a new wave band, lead by [[Dez Dickerson]]. | | Synopsis = "The Kid" ([[Prince]]) is a troubled Minneapolis musician. He and his band, [[The Revolution]] are one of three acts playing at a local nightclub, the [[First Avenue]]. The other acts are [[The Time]], a funk band, lead by [[Morris Day]] and The Modernaires, a new wave band, lead by [[Dez Dickerson]]. | ||
− | Aspiring singer [[Apollonia]], comes to town to try her luck hoping to get hired as singer at the [[First Avenue]]. Both "The Kid" and [[Morris Day]] are attracted to her and vie for her attention. While a romance starts to develop between "The Kid" and [[Apollonia]], she accepts a position in [[Morris Day]] | + | Aspiring singer [[Apollonia]], comes to town to try her luck hoping to get hired as singer at the [[First Avenue]]. Both "The Kid" and [[Morris Day]] are attracted to her and vie for her attention. While a romance starts to develop between "The Kid" and [[Apollonia]], she accepts a position in [[Morris Day]]’s new all female group, [[Apollonia 6]], to the obvious dismay of "The Kid". |
Having recruited [[Apollonia]], [[Morris Day]] convinces nightclub owner Billy Sparks, to give a slot to his new protege band. They make a deal to evict [[The Revolution]] from the nightly program if the girl group is commercial and appealing enough. | Having recruited [[Apollonia]], [[Morris Day]] convinces nightclub owner Billy Sparks, to give a slot to his new protege band. They make a deal to evict [[The Revolution]] from the nightly program if the girl group is commercial and appealing enough. | ||
Line 51: | Line 66: | ||
Meanwhile, tensions appear in [[The Revolution]] due to growing frustration of guitarist [[Wendy Melvoin|Wendy]] and keyboardist [[Lisa Coleman|Lisa]] about "The Kid" rejecting their compositions. The dispute revolves around an instrumental demo, dubbed "Slow Groove", which they pass on [[Jill Jones|Jill]], a waitress at [[First Avenue]] who has a crush on "The Kid", in hope that he will listen if that comes through her. | Meanwhile, tensions appear in [[The Revolution]] due to growing frustration of guitarist [[Wendy Melvoin|Wendy]] and keyboardist [[Lisa Coleman|Lisa]] about "The Kid" rejecting their compositions. The dispute revolves around an instrumental demo, dubbed "Slow Groove", which they pass on [[Jill Jones|Jill]], a waitress at [[First Avenue]] who has a crush on "The Kid", in hope that he will listen if that comes through her. | ||
− | One night when "The Kid" comes home, he finds out his mother had been beaten again and confronts his father. After his father warns him to never get married "The Kid" gets back to the club to face more internal band strife and pressure. After an edgy performance of "[[Computer Blue]]", Billy Sparks warns him that his slot at the club is in jeopardy, and that he might lose it if he follows the same unsuccessful path that ruined his | + | One night when "The Kid" comes home, he finds out his mother had been beaten again and confronts his father. After his father warns him to never get married "The Kid" gets back to the club to face more internal band strife and pressure. After an edgy performance of "[[Computer Blue]]", Billy Sparks warns him that his slot at the club is in jeopardy, and that he might lose it if he follows the same unsuccessful path that ruined his father’s career as a musician. |
The night after, [[Apollonia 6]] successfully opens at The Taste, another nightclub in town. While [[Morris Day]] and [[Apollonia]], celebrate their success in a side street, "The Kid" hits Morris with his motorcycle and takes away [[Apollonia]]. Subsequently she breaks up with him when he fails to refrain from being violent. | The night after, [[Apollonia 6]] successfully opens at The Taste, another nightclub in town. While [[Morris Day]] and [[Apollonia]], celebrate their success in a side street, "The Kid" hits Morris with his motorcycle and takes away [[Apollonia]]. Subsequently she breaks up with him when he fails to refrain from being violent. | ||
Line 64: | Line 79: | ||
* [[Apollonia|Patricia Kotero]] - Apollonia | * [[Apollonia|Patricia Kotero]] - Apollonia | ||
* [[Morris Day]] - [[The Time]] leader, Morris | * [[Morris Day]] - [[The Time]] leader, Morris | ||
− | * Olga Karlatos - "The Kid" | + | * Olga Karlatos - "The Kid"’s mother |
− | * Clarence Williams III - "The Kid" | + | * Clarence Williams III - "The Kid"’s father |
* [[Jerome Benton]] - [[The Time]] valet, Jerome | * [[Jerome Benton]] - [[The Time]] valet, Jerome | ||
* [[Billy Sparks]] - [[First Avenue]] owner, Billy | * [[Billy Sparks]] - [[First Avenue]] owner, Billy | ||
Line 80: | Line 95: | ||
* [[Jellybean Johnson|Garry Johnson]] - [[The Time]] drummer, Jellybean | * [[Jellybean Johnson|Garry Johnson]] - [[The Time]] drummer, Jellybean | ||
* [[Jesse Johnson]] - [[The Time]] guitar player | * [[Jesse Johnson]] - [[The Time]] guitar player | ||
− | * [[ | + | * [[Jerry Hubbard|Gerald E. Hubbard Jr.]] - [[The Time]] bass player, Gerry |
* [[Mark Cardenas]] - [[The Time]] keyboard player, Mark | * [[Mark Cardenas]] - [[The Time]] keyboard player, Mark | ||
* [[Paul Peterson]] - [[The Time]] keyboard player, Paul | * [[Paul Peterson]] - [[The Time]] keyboard player, Paul | ||
Line 110: | Line 125: | ||
<b>Production Department</b> | <b>Production Department</b> | ||
* Mike Frankovitch Jr. - Production Manager | * Mike Frankovitch Jr. - Production Manager | ||
− | * Ward | + | * Ward Preston - Production Design |
* Billy Graff - production associate | * Billy Graff - production associate | ||
* [[Fred Moultrie]] - production accountant (as Fred S. Moultrie) | * [[Fred Moultrie]] - production accountant (as Fred S. Moultrie) | ||
Line 118: | Line 133: | ||
* Timothy Stark - production assistant (as Tim Stark) | * Timothy Stark - production assistant (as Tim Stark) | ||
* William Campbell - production assistant | * William Campbell - production assistant | ||
− | * [[Craig Laurence Rice]] - production assistant | + | * [[Craig Rice| Craig Laurence Rice]] - production assistant |
* Dona Lien - production secretary | * Dona Lien - production secretary | ||
* Geri Rosenberg - production secretary | * Geri Rosenberg - production secretary | ||
* Barbara Sobocinski - production secretary | * Barbara Sobocinski - production secretary | ||
* Jennifer Walton - secretary to the producers | * Jennifer Walton - secretary to the producers | ||
− | * Dawn Renee Jones - assistant:[[Albert Magnoli | + | * Dawn Renee Jones - assistant:[[Albert Magnoli|Mr. Magnoli]] |
* Laila Schirrmeister - assistant: Anne McCulley | * Laila Schirrmeister - assistant: Anne McCulley | ||
* [[Richard "Hawkeye" Henriksen|'Hawkeye' Hendricksen]] - technical advisor | * [[Richard "Hawkeye" Henriksen|'Hawkeye' Hendricksen]] - technical advisor | ||
Line 175: | Line 190: | ||
* Robert L. Harman - sound re-recording mixer | * Robert L. Harman - sound re-recording mixer | ||
* David Kern - sound editor | * David Kern - sound editor | ||
− | * Dan | + | * Dan O’Connell - foley artist |
* Douglas J. Schulman - boom operator (as Doug Schulman) | * Douglas J. Schulman - boom operator (as Doug Schulman) | ||
* Marshall Winn - sound editor | * Marshall Winn - sound editor | ||
Line 219: | Line 234: | ||
<b>Stunts</b> | <b>Stunts</b> | ||
* Al Jones - stunt coordinator | * Al Jones - stunt coordinator | ||
− | * Kathleen | + | * Kathleen O’Haco - stunts |
* Ron Oliney - stunts | * Ron Oliney - stunts | ||
* Brad Orrison - stunts | * Brad Orrison - stunts | ||
Line 228: | Line 243: | ||
* Millicent A. Wood - jungle exotic | * Millicent A. Wood - jungle exotic | ||
<!-- MAKING OF -------------------------> | <!-- MAKING OF -------------------------> | ||
− | | Shooting = Shooting started on 1 November | + | | Shooting = Shooting started on 1 November 1983 with a week (from 1 to 5 Nov.) of exterior scenes shots in and around Minneapolis, Henderson, Eagan, Cedar Lake and Coon Rapids. Amongst other was shot the infamous scene (#29) with Apollonia jumping in the water on 2 November 1983 near Henderson. Of note the initial script had Apollonia picked up by a trucker, instead of "The Kid" coming back to pick her up after he had rode away. |
Second week (from 7 to 12 Nov.) was dedicated to a few motorcycle takes with Prince and a stunt double, as well as scenes in Minneapolis and around the 1st Avenue club, including the infamous scene (#25) when Jerome puts 'Beautiful Babe' in a dumpster. The scene at Mall of America when "The Kid" and Apollonia meet and engage conversation (#27) was also shot. | Second week (from 7 to 12 Nov.) was dedicated to a few motorcycle takes with Prince and a stunt double, as well as scenes in Minneapolis and around the 1st Avenue club, including the infamous scene (#25) when Jerome puts 'Beautiful Babe' in a dumpster. The scene at Mall of America when "The Kid" and Apollonia meet and engage conversation (#27) was also shot. | ||
− | Third week (from 14 to 19 Nov.) mostly focused on exterior scenes with Morris, Jerome, Prince & Apollonia, except for the two days dedicated to the rehearsal warehouse where The Time and the Girls group rehearse, including a deleted scene of "The Kid" riding to the warehouse, entering and fighting with The Time members. 2 days were allocated to exteriors outside of "The Kid" | + | Third week (from 14 to 19 Nov.) mostly focused on exterior scenes with Morris, Jerome, Prince & Apollonia, except for the two days dedicated to the rehearsal warehouse where The Time and the Girls group rehearse, including a deleted scene of "The Kid" riding to the warehouse, entering and fighting with The Time members. 2 days were allocated to exteriors outside of "The Kid"’s house, on Snelling Avenue, while the last day of the week (day #17) was dedicated to the fight between "The Kid" and Apollonia near the embankment (#97 & 98). |
− | ' | + | '’section under construction'' |
| Location info = | | Location info = | ||
{{LocationLine| | {{LocationLine| | ||
Line 247: | Line 262: | ||
|day = Day #2 | |day = Day #2 | ||
|location = Henderson, MN, USA<br><small>Minnesota River; State 19 - Scott County #51</small> | |location = Henderson, MN, USA<br><small>Minnesota River; State 19 - Scott County #51</small> | ||
− | |shooting =EXT. Road, Riverside (Lakeside) & Log (Day/Dusk)<br><small>Ride along dirt road; Turn down path to river (lake); Return: Apollonia picket-up by man in truck after jump into water; Prince cons Apollonia into jumping into water; He rides away; | + | |shooting =EXT. Road, Riverside (Lakeside) & Log (Day/Dusk)<br><small>Ride along dirt road; Turn down path to river (lake); Return: Apollonia picket-up by man in truck after jump into water; Prince cons Apollonia into jumping into water; He rides away; She’s furious; Apollonia jumps into water and gets out.</small> |
|scenes = Scenes 28, 29 | |scenes = Scenes 28, 29 | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 260: | Line 275: | ||
|date = 4 Nov. 1983 | |date = 4 Nov. 1983 | ||
|day = Day #4 | |day = Day #4 | ||
− | |location = Minneapolis, MN, USA<br><small>Behind | + | |location = Minneapolis, MN, USA<br><small>Behind Wyman’s (1st & 2nd Avenue, between 4th & 5th Street)</small> |
|shooting = EXT. Rear alley, behind Taste (N)<br><small>Apollonia & Morris ego-ed out; Prince kicks him into trash; Apollonia tries to escape; Prince rides off with her. | |shooting = EXT. Rear alley, behind Taste (N)<br><small>Apollonia & Morris ego-ed out; Prince kicks him into trash; Apollonia tries to escape; Prince rides off with her. | ||
|scenes = Scene 96 | |scenes = Scene 96 | ||
Line 296: | Line 311: | ||
|day = Day #8 | |day = Day #8 | ||
|location = Minneapolis, MN, USA<br><small>Hennepin Avenue, between N 7th & N 8th Street; Hennepin & N 5th Street; Lake St. & Hennepin Avenue</small> | |location = Minneapolis, MN, USA<br><small>Hennepin Avenue, between N 7th & N 8th Street; Hennepin & N 5th Street; Lake St. & Hennepin Avenue</small> | ||
− | |shooting = EXT. Alley ( | + | |shooting = EXT. Alley (Prince’s) (D), EXT. Downtown Streets (D), EXT. Street & Allez (Prince’s) (N), EXT. Streets (POV’s & Run-bys) (N).<br><small>Apollonia watches Morris Cadillac go away, turns & enter motel; Prince stops bike and check his (drunk) mom in the street; Apollonia gets out of cab, rush into dark alley, count her cash; Morris Cadillac blazes by in the night; Jerome drives, Morris and Apollonia sit in backseat.</small> |
|scenes = Scenes 54 PT, 78 PT, 9, 1 PT, 51, 52 PT | |scenes = Scenes 54 PT, 78 PT, 9, 1 PT, 51, 52 PT | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 310: | Line 325: | ||
|day = Day #10 | |day = Day #10 | ||
|location = Minneapolis, MN, USA<br><small>6 1/2 Glenwood Avenue (Between 1st Avenue & 9th Street)</small> | |location = Minneapolis, MN, USA<br><small>6 1/2 Glenwood Avenue (Between 1st Avenue & 9th Street)</small> | ||
− | |shooting = EXT. Apollonia Apt / INT. Morris car. (D), EXT. | + | |shooting = EXT. Apollonia Apt / INT. Morris car. (D), EXT. Apollonia’s Motel & Streets (D), EXT. Apollonia Street & Cars (D)<br><small>Morris & Jerome arrive at Apollonia’s Apt; Gets camisole, Morris car drives off as Prince observes from across street. Prince drops Apollonia & splits; She sees carnation & enters building. Apollonia’s POV. Talk with Morris out window. Apollonia steps outside; Morris is awe struck.</small> |
|scenes = Scenes 53, 54 PT, 63, 66, 67 PT | |scenes = Scenes 53, 54 PT, 63, 66, 67 PT | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 317: | Line 332: | ||
|day = Day #11 | |day = Day #11 | ||
|location = Minneapolis, MN, USA<br><small>IDS mall; Marquette Hotel, Marquette Avenue (Between 7th & 8th Street)</small> | |location = Minneapolis, MN, USA<br><small>IDS mall; Marquette Hotel, Marquette Avenue (Between 7th & 8th Street)</small> | ||
− | |shooting = INT. Shop | + | |shooting = INT. Shop Window’s (D); EXT. Hotel & Street (N)<br><small>Apollonia looks at bridal gown in store window; Prince engages conversation asking for boot jewel; Goes away with jewel; Stops by music store looking at guitar; Gives back jewel and off they go.</small> |
|scenes = Scenes 27, 3, 6 | |scenes = Scenes 27, 3, 6 | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 338: | Line 353: | ||
|day = Day #14 | |day = Day #14 | ||
|location = Minneapolis, MN, USA<br><small>6 1/2 Glenwood Avenue & 121 W 15th Street at Spruce</small> | |location = Minneapolis, MN, USA<br><small>6 1/2 Glenwood Avenue & 121 W 15th Street at Spruce</small> | ||
− | |shooting = INT. | + | |shooting = INT. Apollonia’s Stairs & Hallway (D), INT. Apollonia’s Hallway & Room (D), EXT. Morris' Apt & Street (N)<br><small>Apollonia follows trail of carnations; Apollonia opens & closes door. Prince knocks, dialogue, they split; Morris exits apartment, gets in car and drives away.</small> |
|scenes = Scenes 64, 55, 55A, 10 | |scenes = Scenes 64, 55, 55A, 10 | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 345: | Line 360: | ||
|day = Day #15 | |day = Day #15 | ||
|location = Minneapolis, MN, USA<br><small>3420 Snelling Avenue (between 34th & 35th Street)</small> | |location = Minneapolis, MN, USA<br><small>3420 Snelling Avenue (between 34th & 35th Street)</small> | ||
− | |shooting = EXT. | + | |shooting = EXT. Prince’s House (front) (N), EXT. Prince’s House (side & front) (N), EXT. Prince’s House (N)<br><small>Prince & Apollonia ride past house; Morris & Jerome awaits Apollonia, get in car, Drive away; Prince rides up, hears Mom & Dad, enters house; Prince roars up and enter house; Prince roars up, parks & enters house.</small> |
− | |scenes = Scenes 42 PT, 50 | + | |scenes = Scenes 42 PT, 50 20, 79, 99 |
}} | }} | ||
{{LocationLine| | {{LocationLine| | ||
Line 352: | Line 367: | ||
|day = Day #16 | |day = Day #16 | ||
|location = Minneapolis, MN, USA<br><small>3420 Snelling Avenue</small> | |location = Minneapolis, MN, USA<br><small>3420 Snelling Avenue</small> | ||
− | |shooting = EXT. | + | |shooting = EXT. Prince’s House & Street (N), EXT. Prince’s House (side) (N), EXT. Prince’s House (rear) (N), EXT. Prince’s House (front) (N)<br><small>Car & onlookers at Prince’s house, neighbors watch (Flashlights, Cops cars x4); Apollonia comes through fence & enters basement window; Prince & Apollonia go up rear alley; Through back fence; Watch mom & Dad through window; Enter coal chute; Prince & Apollonia into alley.</small> |
|scenes = Scenes 102, 71, 42, 44, 46, 42 PT | |scenes = Scenes 102, 71, 42, 44, 46, 42 PT | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 372: | Line 387: | ||
|date = 21 Nov. 1983<br>22 Nov. 1983 | |date = 21 Nov. 1983<br>22 Nov. 1983 | ||
|day = Day #18<br>Day #19 | |day = Day #18<br>Day #19 | ||
− | |location = | + | |location = 6472 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie |
− | |shooting = INT. Morris' Bedroom (N), INT. Morris' Bathroom (N), INT. Basement Bedroom (N), INT. Basement Hall & Bedroom (N), INT. | + | |shooting = INT. Morris' Bedroom (N), INT. Morris' Bathroom (N), INT. Basement Bedroom (N), INT. Basement Hall & Bedroom (N), INT. Prince’s Bedroom (N)<br><small></small> |
|scenes = Scenes 7, 4, 1 PT, 5, 22, 47, 48, 49 & 72 | |scenes = Scenes 7, 4, 1 PT, 5, 22, 47, 48, 49 & 72 | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 379: | Line 394: | ||
|date = 23 Nov. 1983 | |date = 23 Nov. 1983 | ||
|day = Day #20 | |day = Day #20 | ||
− | |location = | + | |location = 6472 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie |
− | |shooting = INT. | + | |shooting = INT. Prince’s Bedroom & Antechamber (N)<br><small></small> |
|scenes = Scene 70 | |scenes = Scene 70 | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 393: | Line 408: | ||
|date = 25 Nov. 1983<br>26 Nov. 1983 | |date = 25 Nov. 1983<br>26 Nov. 1983 | ||
|day = Day #21<br>Day #22 | |day = Day #21<br>Day #22 | ||
− | |location = | + | |location = 6472 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie |
− | |shooting = INT. | + | |shooting = INT. Prince’s Bedroom & Antechamber (N), INT. Prince’s Living Room (N), INT. Prince’s House (N), INT. Basement (N/D), INT. Prince’s Bedroom (N), INT. Basement (Dawn)<br><small></small> |
|scenes = Scenes 81, 21, 43, 45, 80, 100, 101, 103, 104, 105, 117, 118, 119, 121, 123 | |scenes = Scenes 81, 21, 43, 45, 80, 100, 101, 103, 104, 105, 117, 118, 119, 121, 123 | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 421: | Line 436: | ||
|date = 1 Dec. 1983 | |date = 1 Dec. 1983 | ||
|day = Day #26 | |day = Day #26 | ||
− | |location = Minneapolis, MN, USA<br><small>Glenwood St. across from 1st Avenue Club</small><br><br>[[First Avenue]] Club<br><small>29 N. 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA</small> | + | |location = Minneapolis, MN, USA<br><small>Glenwood St. across from 1st Avenue Club</small><br><br> |
− | |shooting = INT. | + | [[First Avenue]] Club<br><small>29 N. 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA</small> |
− | |scenes = Scenes 12 PT, 14, 13, 12 PT<br><br>Scenes 15, 17, 18B | + | |shooting = INT. Apollonia’s Room (N), EXT. Club (Apollonia POV) (N), EXT. Apollonia’s Window (N)<br><br>EXT. Club (N), INT. Club Foyer (N), EXT. Club & Street (N), INT. Club - Money Window (N), EXT./INT. Morris' Car (N), EXT. Street/Int. Club Foyer (N), EXT. Alley #1, Club & Street (N)<br><small></small> |
+ | |scenes = Scenes 12 PT, 14, 13, 12 PT<br><br>Scenes 15, 17, 18B 19, 31, 83, 85, 8 PT | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{LocationLine| | {{LocationLine| | ||
Line 441: | Line 457: | ||
{{LocationLine| | {{LocationLine| | ||
|date = 5 Dec. 1983<br>6 Dec. 1983 | |date = 5 Dec. 1983<br>6 Dec. 1983 | ||
− | |day = Day # | + | |day = Day #29<br>Day #30 |
|location = [[First Avenue]] Club<br><small>29 N. 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA</small> | |location = [[First Avenue]] Club<br><small>29 N. 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA</small> | ||
|shooting = INT. Dressing Room (N), INT. Rear of Club (N), INT. backstage Area (N), INT. Hallway (N)<small></small> | |shooting = INT. Dressing Room (N), INT. Rear of Club (N), INT. backstage Area (N), INT. Hallway (N)<small></small> | ||
Line 454: | Line 470: | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{LocationLine| | {{LocationLine| | ||
− | |date = January | + | |date = January 1984 |
|day = | |day = | ||
|location = Los Angeles, CA, USA | |location = Los Angeles, CA, USA | ||
Line 508: | Line 524: | ||
}} | }} | ||
<!-- ADDITIONAL INFO --> | <!-- ADDITIONAL INFO --> | ||
− | | Promotion = On Friday 27 July | + | | Promotion = On Friday 27 July 1984, MTV broadcast a two-hour-long special about the movie premiere, including reports from red-carpet and afterparty. |
− | * Press advert for the release of the movie in the UK and French movie poster:<br>[[file:PurpleRainMovieUKpressAdvert1984-09-01.png|x200px|Advert published on 1 September | + | * Press advert for the release of the movie in the UK and French movie poster:<br> |
− | | Trivia = [[First Avenue]] was paid a $100,000 location and rental fee for use of the club in filming; it was closed for 25 days from “Friday, November 26th to Tuesday, December 20th | + | [[file:PurpleRainMovieUKpressAdvert1984-09-01.png|x200px|Advert published on 1 September 1984 in UK press]] [[file:PurpleRainMoviePosterFrance.png|x200px|French movie poster]] |
+ | | Trivia = [[First Avenue]] was paid a $100,000 location and rental fee for use of the club in filming; it was closed for 25 days from “Friday, November 26th to Tuesday, December 20th 1983. | ||
* The Huntington Hotel which Apollonia stayed in is located at 752 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014. | * The Huntington Hotel which Apollonia stayed in is located at 752 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014. | ||
− | * The motorcycle [[Prince]] rides in the film is a customized 1981 Hondamatic HONDA CB400A. Work was done by [http://www.lowridersbysummers.com/aboutus/index.htm Tom Summers] who was recruited again to paint the bikes black for [[Film: Graffiti | + | * The motorcycle [[Prince]] rides in the film is a customized 1981 Hondamatic HONDA CB400A. Work was done by [http://www.lowridersbysummers.com/aboutus/index.htm Tom Summers] who was recruited again to paint the bikes black for [[Film: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] film. |
* In some countries, the movie was renamed in local language: Bíboreső (Hungary), Lluvia Púrpura (Mexico), Viva a Música (Portugal) | * In some countries, the movie was renamed in local language: Bíboreső (Hungary), Lluvia Púrpura (Mexico), Viva a Música (Portugal) | ||
* Of note this film was the only feature film starring [[Prince]] that he did not direct. | * Of note this film was the only feature film starring [[Prince]] that he did not direct. | ||
Line 520: | Line 537: | ||
*[http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/32/30/32_30_jk_real_prince.html '''The Park Slope man who saved ‘Purple Rain’!''' ''By Jacob Kleinman'' (The Brooklyn Paper: ?)] | *[http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/32/30/32_30_jk_real_prince.html '''The Park Slope man who saved ‘Purple Rain’!''' ''By Jacob Kleinman'' (The Brooklyn Paper: ?)] | ||
*[http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2011/11/purple-rain-document/ '''Purple Rain / First Avenue Agreement'''] | *[http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2011/11/purple-rain-document/ '''Purple Rain / First Avenue Agreement'''] | ||
− | *[http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070326220727AAusPvn '''Tom Summers talks about | + | *[http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070326220727AAusPvn '''Tom Summers talks about Prince’s motorcycle in Purple Rain''' (Yahoo)] |
− | *[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1616948/prince-takes-over-mtv-purple-rain-premiere.jhtml '''Prince Takes Over MTV For 1984 'Purple | + | *[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1616948/prince-takes-over-mtv-purple-rain-premiere.jhtml '''Prince Takes Over MTV For 1984 'Purple Rain’ Premiere''' ''by Eric Ditzian'' (MTV: 27 July 2009)] |
| Categories = [[Category:1984]][[Category:Movies]] | | Categories = [[Category:1984]][[Category:Movies]] | ||
}} | }} |
Revision as of 21:11, 6 September 2020
None: See Films & videos ◄ | Movies | Television Films And Specials | ► 1986: Under The Cherry Moon |
Purple Rain |
|
|
|
Synopsis
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
"The Kid" (Prince) is a troubled Minneapolis musician. He and his band, The Revolution are one of three acts playing at a local nightclub, the First Avenue. The other acts are The Time, a funk band, lead by Morris Day and The Modernaires, a new wave band, lead by Dez Dickerson. Aspiring singer Apollonia, comes to town to try her luck hoping to get hired as singer at the First Avenue. Both "The Kid" and Morris Day are attracted to her and vie for her attention. While a romance starts to develop between "The Kid" and Apollonia, she accepts a position in Morris Day’s new all female group, Apollonia 6, to the obvious dismay of "The Kid". Having recruited Apollonia, Morris Day convinces nightclub owner Billy Sparks, to give a slot to his new protege band. They make a deal to evict The Revolution from the nightly program if the girl group is commercial and appealing enough. Meanwhile, tensions appear in The Revolution due to growing frustration of guitarist Wendy and keyboardist Lisa about "The Kid" rejecting their compositions. The dispute revolves around an instrumental demo, dubbed "Slow Groove", which they pass on Jill, a waitress at First Avenue who has a crush on "The Kid", in hope that he will listen if that comes through her. One night when "The Kid" comes home, he finds out his mother had been beaten again and confronts his father. After his father warns him to never get married "The Kid" gets back to the club to face more internal band strife and pressure. After an edgy performance of "Computer Blue", Billy Sparks warns him that his slot at the club is in jeopardy, and that he might lose it if he follows the same unsuccessful path that ruined his father’s career as a musician. The night after, Apollonia 6 successfully opens at The Taste, another nightclub in town. While Morris Day and Apollonia, celebrate their success in a side street, "The Kid" hits Morris with his motorcycle and takes away Apollonia. Subsequently she breaks up with him when he fails to refrain from being violent. When "The Kid" returns home, the situation has escalated to a dramatic level. His father shoots himself in the head. After a night of torment and despair, "The Kid" wakes up in a new spirit and decides to give the instrumental "Slow Groove" by the girls in his band another try. The following night at the club "The Kid" announces the band will play a new song by Wendy & Lisa and perform Purple Rain while audience almost religiously listen. As the Kid exits the stage, convinced that he blew the gig, he realizes the crowd is cheering and calling him back for an encore. On his way back to the stage, Apollonia waits for him in tears. The film ends with a series of scenes interspersed with the concert performance showing how the story happily ends. Now at peace, "The Kid" sort out the destroyed home basement, helped by Appolonia and visits his father at the hospital. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Making of
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shooting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shooting started on 1 November 1983 with a week (from 1 to 5 Nov.) of exterior scenes shots in and around Minneapolis, Henderson, Eagan, Cedar Lake and Coon Rapids. Amongst other was shot the infamous scene (#29) with Apollonia jumping in the water on 2 November 1983 near Henderson. Of note the initial script had Apollonia picked up by a trucker, instead of "The Kid" coming back to pick her up after he had rode away. Second week (from 7 to 12 Nov.) was dedicated to a few motorcycle takes with Prince and a stunt double, as well as scenes in Minneapolis and around the 1st Avenue club, including the infamous scene (#25) when Jerome puts 'Beautiful Babe' in a dumpster. The scene at Mall of America when "The Kid" and Apollonia meet and engage conversation (#27) was also shot. Third week (from 14 to 19 Nov.) mostly focused on exterior scenes with Morris, Jerome, Prince & Apollonia, except for the two days dedicated to the rehearsal warehouse where The Time and the Girls group rehearse, including a deleted scene of "The Kid" riding to the warehouse, entering and fighting with The Time members. 2 days were allocated to exteriors outside of "The Kid"’s house, on Snelling Avenue, while the last day of the week (day #17) was dedicated to the fight between "The Kid" and Apollonia near the embankment (#97 & 98). '’section under construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shooting Schedule & Locations
|
Additional Information
|
None See Films & videos |
Movies | Television Films And Specials | 1986 Under The Cherry Moon |