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When Doves Cry
Prince and Apollonia.
Production
Go behind the scenes on the 1984 Dance / Music movie starring Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Jill Jones
Olga Karlatos, Clarence Williams III, Jerome Benton, Billy Sparks, Charles Huntsberry, Dez Dickerson, Brenda Bennett, Susan Moonsie Update Cast
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Throughout his "Triple Threat" Tour, Prince was often seen writing in, what legend has it, was a purple notebook.In the spring of 1983, he and William Blinn began work on a screenplay entitled "Dreams".
Blinn and Prince would send their revisions back and forth to each other while Prince was on tour. One of the things that Prince wanted was that the word "purple" be in the title and the seeds that would one day become "Purple Rain" were planted.
The original script was a much darker story revolving around The Kid who was torn between life (i.e; gratuitous sex scenes and dynamic live performances) and death (in this version of the film, The Kid’s father murders his wife and then commits suicide).
As a result, the original version of the script had to be lightened up some to get the "R" rating from the X rating they would have given the original version.
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The fight scences had to be taken out as the censors said they were too violent.Thanks to Queen
The part played by Apollonia was allegedly written for Prince's ex-girlfriend Vanity, lead singer of group Vanity 6 and star of such 80's classics as "The Last Dragon" and "Action Jackson". She is actually listed by name in the script.Legend states that, after a fall-out between them, Vanity was replaced for the part with Apollonia Kotero.
Truth is, that Vanity was not his girlfriend ever. It simply made for good publicity.
Vanity was let go allegedly because of her rampant drug use at the time. Appolonia also stated years later that she was asked not to date anyone during the time of Purple Rain so that a relationship with Price could be speculated upon. And may even have been asked to break up with her boyfriend (allegedly David Lee Roth).
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In regards to Vanity being Prince's ex-girlfriend. Indeed she and Prince dated prior to Purple Rain, but due to her new found fame as an actress the relationship failed.Prince's only real girlfriend from Purple Rain was Susan Moonsie (Vanity 6 and Apollonia 6 fame). They dated in junior high when she was just 13.
She reportedly started dating one of his cohorts and that gentleman brought her back to Prince's attention, to put her with the girl group. During production the two had nothing to do with one another due to their past relationship.
That is why The Time took credit for putting Apollonia 6 together. VH1 tried to do a 'Where are they now' on Apollonia 6 but Susan (who is now a housewife) chose not to participate.
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Jennifer Beals (from "Flashdance" was offered the part eventually played by Apollonia, but turned down the role because the movie clashed with her schedule at yale.Rewind Archive
Apollonia was actually married* at the time of Purple Rain, but was sworn to secrecy about it, so that people would really think she and Prince were a couple.*Update: People have written in saying that Apollonia wasn't married - she was dating David Lee Roth at the time. Can anyone confirm?
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Morris Day apparently had a substance addiction throughout the filming of "Purple Rain" and was high during most of the filming.He often had to be almost literally dragged out of his room to the set from being so under the influence.
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Wendy Melvoin, guitarist for The Revolution was 19 at the time of filming, Brown Mark, the bassist was 20.Thanks to Bryant Corbitt
By the time Purple Rain was released in 1984 Morris Day and Prince were not even speaking to each other due to disagreements over "creative differences". Many people don't know that Jesse Johnson (of The Time) and Prince used to argue ALL the time!Next Section: Deleted Scenes
Deleted Scenes
There are often scenes cut from the final version of a movie. Sometimes these will have been seen by preview audiences, or be included in Blu-ray or DVD extras etc.
The following missing scenes from Purple Rain are believed legit. If you disagree or have additional info, please update us.Thanks to Judy Martinelli
MUCH steamier love scene(s) between Prince and Appollonia were apparently cut to prevent an 'X' rating.Rewind Archive
You can see a scene in the trailer where Prince punched Jellybean that was cut from the final movie.Thanks to Anonymous
A barn scene was in the original script. It is not known whether it was filmed or not, but was cut either way.Next Section: Alternate Versions
Alternate Versions
Sometimes, there will be several versions of a movie floating about on cable, tv or video etc. Other times, a Director may release a special cut of the movie on Blu-ray or DVD.
The following versions of Purple Rain are apparently real. If you disagree or have additional info, please update us.Thanks to Prince2016
The Uncut Version of Purple Rain included the deleted scenes. They should do a reversion of it.Jump To: Filming Locations
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