Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Olga Karla. Tos ve, and Clarence Williams III. Robert Cavallo, Joseph Ruffalo, Steven Farg. Directed by: Albert Magnoli. Purple Rain is a 1984 American rock musical drama film scored by and starring Prince in his acting debut. Developed to showcase his talents, it contains several concert sequences, featuring Prince and his band The Revolution. The film is directed by Albert Magnoli, who later became Prince’s manager, from a screenplay by Magnoli and William Blinn. The cast also features Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Olga Karlatos and Clarence Williams III. Principal photography took place almost entirely in Minneapolis: the film features many local landmarks, including the Crystal Court of the IDS Center and the First Avenue nightclub. Purple Rain won an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score. Publications and critics have regarded Purple Rain as one of the greatest musical films. In 2019, the film was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”. Purple Rain was supported with its soundtrack album of the same name, which featured two US chart-topping singles, “When Doves Cry” and “Let’s Go Crazy”, as well as the number-two hit “Purple Rain”. This rare vintage poster of “Purple Rain” is a must-have for any fan of the late icon, Prince. Featuring a striking image of the artist, this one sheet poster is from the original film release in 1984. The poster is in excellent shape and is perfect for collectors of entertainment memorabilia and movie memorabilia. It is a great addition to any collection and is sure to be a conversation starter. Don’t miss your chance to own this piece of music history. You are purchasing a: An very high grade RARE VINTAGE ORIGINAL ONE SHEET movie poster. It is of theatrical grade and most likely was used to promote screenings of the movie theatrically. (This is NOT a video poster and it is NOT a reprint). The size is approximately 27×41 inches. Please note: this movie posters is folded, as most were of that era. The poster is also protected from moisture in a fine artwork-caliber crystal clear mylar bag. NEAR MINT (9.6). Please be aware – A typical used poster can have one or more of the following conditions: Staple or Tack marks, Discoloration, Writing, Holes, Tears, Tape, Moisture effects, Creases or Folds, and other minor problems. That come from normal use of the posters in a theater. Please see the included photographs for specific issues. This poster would make a perfect addition to any entertainment memorabilia collection. It would look great framed or displayed on any wall. It is perfect for any movie fan, student, or Prince buff who wants to own a piece of film history. Don’t miss out on the chance to own this amazing piece of. VINTAGE HOLLYWOOD MOVIE MEMORABILIA. We strive to make sure every customer is completely satisfied. If there’s a problem, message us! We’re happy to help. Rest assured, if you are unhappy. Please notify us of the problem within three days of receiving the item. After we verify the return, your. THANK YOU FOR VIEWING OUR LISTING.