Graffiti Bridge (1990)

The unofficial sequel to 'Purple Rain' (1984). The Kid is now club owner and rival to Morris (Morris Day) who get into a fight for the Glam Slam Nightclub.

Director:

Prince

Writer:

Prince

Stars:

Prince, Morris Day, Ingrid Chavez

1 win & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Prince	...	The Kid
Ingrid Chavez	...	Aura
Morris Day	...	Morris Day
Jerome Benton	...	Jerome
Michael Bland	...	Kid's Band
Phillip C	...	Kid's Band
Rosie Gaines	...	Kid's Band
Levi Seacer Jr.	...	Kid's Band
Damon Dickson	...	Kid's Band
Kirk Johnson	...	Kid's Band
Tony Mosley	...	Kid's Band
Miko Weaver	...	Kid's Band
Garry Johnson	...	The Time (as Jellybean)
Jesse Johnson	...	The Time
Jimmy Jam	...	The Time

Storyline

The unofficial sequel to 'Purple Rain' (1984). The Kid is now club owner and rival to Morris (Morris Day) who get into a fight for the Glam Slam Nightclub.

---

Plot Keywords:

bridge | sequel | death | nightclub | rivalry | 

---

Taglines:

Music is the power. Love is the message. Truth is the answer.

---

Genres:

Drama | Music | Musical

---

Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 November 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Az irkafirka híd

Filming Locations:

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,447,000, 4 November 1990, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$4,562,778

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paisley Park Films,Warner Bros.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Though they've both appeared together on "Purple Rain", this film marks the first and only time the Kid ever speaks to Morris onscreen.

---

Quotes

[first lines]
The Kid: Are there really angels, or are they just in our minds? It all comes out in the wash... in time.

---

Crazy Credits

The credits are spelled Prince-style, with "2" replacing "to" and "4" replacing "for" at every occasion.

---

Connections

Referenced in Forrest Gump (1994)

---

Soundtracks

Love Machine
Written by Prince, 'Levi Seacer Jr' and Morris Day
Performed by Prince, 'Levi Seacer Jr' and Morris Day
© 1990 Controversy Music/Michael Anthony Music/YO D Sir Music

User Reviews

Yes, it's a mess, but I do like watching it on occasion.

Okay, okay, it's a mess, but it makes me feel good and I like watching it, okay? ;)

It's not bias, you understand: I am willing to admit that it's just as muddled as anyone else. And it took at least three viewings for me to understand what it was attempting to say. But I finally got the basic idea, and somehow it comforts me.

I'll try to explain since so many have grown confused by it in hopes of helping understanding.

The basic plot: Prince and Morris Day are co-owners of a club called Glam Slam. Prince represents good with flaws, Morris Day represents evil with potential good. It's a battle of good vs. evil for Glam Slam. Prince at first attempts to win with a wildly sexual song (after quite a few wildly sexual songs), but fails to do any good. But finally, he realizes that love and God's grace is the real way and wins with a heartfelt spiritual ballad called "Still Would Stand All Time". And he embraces Morris Day, who realizes the error of his ways, and everyone lives happily ever after.

Seriously, that's the basic idea. It's botched in its attempt, but that's what Prince was attempting to do: make a musical pop parable. And somehow, even with all its muddled attempts, the movie makes me smile and feel good about myself, the world and life in general. So to that end, I'm pleased to own it.

It's a mess and easily the weakest of the movies Prince made, and I don't watch it as much as his other ones by a long shot, but its good intentions and cheerful tone somehow entertain me. So hey, I like it, and I can think of a lot of other crummy films out there which I would diss any day to watch this instead.