

Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain
“We don't have a prince in Minnesota...we have a KING!”
Synopsis
On the 3rd of August 1983, Prince played a benefit concert for the Minnesota Dance Theatre Company at First Avenue, Minneapolis. The concert was instigated by Loyce Houlton, artistic director of the long-time modern dance troupe. She had met Prince during the band's dance classes and asked him to play a benefit show. Prince's concert raise $23,000 for the financially beleaguered MDT dance company. The concert is generally regarded as one of the most excited shows he has ever played. The basic tracks of three songs from the concert were used on Purple Rain.
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- Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Music, Warner Music Group
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain about?
On the 3rd of August 1983, Prince played a benefit concert for the Minnesota Dance Theatre Company at First Avenue, Minneapolis. The concert was instigated by Loyce Houlton, artistic director of the long-time modern dance troupe. She had met Prince during the band's dance classes and asked him to play a benefit show. Prince's concert raise $23,000 for the financially beleaguered MDT dance company. The concert is generally regarded as one of the most excited shows he has ever played. The basic tracks of three songs from the concert were used on Purple Rain.
Who directed Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain?
Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain?
The principal cast of Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain includes Prince, Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman, Dr. Fink, Brown Mark.
When was Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain released and how long is it?
Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain?
Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
















