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.

Prince
as The Kid

Apollonia Kotero
as Apollonia

Morris Day
as Morris

Jerome Benton
as Jerome

Olga Karlatos
as Mother

Clarence Williams III
as Father

Billy Sparks
as Billy

Wendy Melvoin
as Wendy

Lisa Coleman
as Lisa

Bobby Z
as Bobby
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If this were a piece of vinyl, then there would be one side that features a strong and charismatic concert-style performance from the star and another that depicts a second-rate brat-pack style drama that is almost cringemaking to watch at times. The latter element follows a young musician who is re...