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Graffiti Bridge (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Graffiti Bridge is a 1990 music drama starring Morris Day, Prince and Jerome Benton. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $4.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 18% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.

IMDb rating
4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
18%
worldwide gross
$4.6M
Metascore
36
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Graffiti Bridge (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genres
Drama , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Graffiti Bridge About?

The premise of Graffiti Bridge without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Set in Minneapolis’s lively music scene, this film follows The Kid, a rising artist, and Morris Day, an established performer, as they navigate a conflict of artistic ideals. Serving as a sequel to "Purple Rain," the story explores their passionate disagreement and the challenges of maintaining creative integrity within a rapidly changing environment. The film combines dramatic elements with a vibrant soundtrack, capturing the energy of the city’s music culture.

Graffiti Bridge Themes & Keywords

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  • nightclub owner
  • musician
  • angel
  • spirituality
  • greed
  • challenge
  • sequel
  • nightclub
  • rivalry
  • singer
  • song
  • symbolism
+38 more
  • guitarist
  • directed by star
  • minneapolis minnesota
  • songwriter
  • composer
  • feather
  • battle of the bands
  • scene during opening credits
  • woman wears a black bra and panties
  • band
  • scene during end credits
  • man hugs a man
  • removing panties in public place
  • seductive woman
  • seductive dance
  • extortion
  • hit by a car
  • self sacrifice
  • death of father
  • singing
  • poetry
  • writing poetry
  • guitar
  • written by star
  • written by director
  • hot chili pepper
  • computer
  • explosion
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • urination
  • man urinates on a plant
  • audience
  • anger
  • money
  • peace
  • love
  • panties
  • porsche
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Cast & crew

Graffiti Bridge Cast

Morris Day leads the cast, with Prince and Jerome Benton.

Ratings

Graffiti Bridge Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Graffiti Bridge 18% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.

Plot

Graffiti Bridge Plot Summary

What happens in Graffiti Bridge from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The vibrant nightlife scene in Minneapolis has evolved since the events of Purple Rain, now thriving around an area known as Seven Corners. This eclectic spot features four primary venues: the Clinton House, owned by George Clinton; a club run by Melody Cool (Mavis Staples), who is raising her son Tevin (Tevin Campbell); the Glam Slam, presided over by the Kid (Prince); and Pandemonium, managed by Morris Day.

Full summary

The whole story of Graffiti Bridge, scene by scene

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Box office

Graffiti Bridge Box Office

Graffiti Bridge grossed $4.6 million worldwide.

1990 box office

Worldwide gross

$4.6M

US & Canada
$4.6M
Videos

Graffiti Bridge Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Trailer
  • Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Graffiti Bridge?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Which character runs the Glam Slam?

Details

Graffiti Bridge Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Graffiti Bridge: Irka-firka híd” and “天花乱坠”.

Also known as
  • Graffiti Bridge: Irka-firka híd
  • 天花乱坠
  • Prince: Graffiti Bridge
  • 그래피티 브리지

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FAQ

Graffiti Bridge FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Graffiti Bridge, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Graffiti Bridge?

Graffiti Bridge runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Graffiti Bridge released?

Graffiti Bridge was released on November 2, 1990.

Who is in the cast of Graffiti Bridge?

Graffiti Bridge stars Morris Day, Prince and Jerome Benton, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Graffiti Bridge make at the box office?

Graffiti Bridge grossed $4.6 million worldwide.

How is Graffiti Bridge rated?

Graffiti Bridge has 4.7/10 on IMDb, 18% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.

Does Graffiti Bridge have a post-credit scene?

No. Graffiti Bridge has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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