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"Purple Rain" filming locations added to "Discover Henderson" Mobile App

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Free Press Article

http://www.mankatofreepress.com/news/loc...e7a4fdb18b.html

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Apollonia Startribune 2014 Minnesota River Henderson story

http://www.startribune.com/lake-minnetonka-is-calling-apollonia-back/264942331/

Some movie shooting notes on the making of Purple Rain

Making of Purple Rain
Shooting

Shooting started on 1 November, 1983 with a week (from 1 to 5 Nov.) of exterior scenes shots in and around Minneapolis, Henderson, Eagan, Cedar Lake and Coon Rapids. Amongst other was shot the infamous scene (#29) with Apollonia jumping in the water on 2 November, 1983 near Henderson. Of note the initial script had Apollonia picked up by a trucker, instead of "The Kid" coming back to pick her up after he had rode away.

Second week (from 7 to 12 Nov.) was dedicated to a few motorcycle takes with Prince and a stunt double, as well as scenes in Minneapolis and around the 1st Avenue club, including the infamous scene (#25) when Jerome puts 'Beautiful Babe' in a dumpster. The scene at Mall of America when "The Kid" and Apollonia meet and engage conversation (#27) was also shot.

Third week (from 14 to 19 Nov.) mostly focused on exterior scenes with Morris, Jerome, Prince & Apollonia, except for the two days dedicated to the rehearsal warehouse where The Time and the Girls group rehearse, including a deleted scene of "The Kid" riding to the warehouse, entering and fighting with The Time members. 2 days were allocated to exteriors outside of "The Kid"'s house, on Snelling Avenue, while the last day of the week (day #17) was dedicated to the fight between "The Kid" and Apollonia near the embankment (#97 & 98).

a couple other recent stories

http://www.knuj.net/2017/04/hendersons-history-with-prince-to-be-featured-on-memorial-story/

Purple Rain is a 1984 American rock musical drama film directed by Albert Magnoli and written by Magnoli and William Blinn, in which Prince makes his film debut.
Filmed on locations in Minneapolis, Henderson and Los Angeles, the film features many Minnesota landmarks, including the Crystal Court of the IDS Center and the legendary First Avenue nightclub.
Many aspects of Prince's personal life were mirrored by the role of "The Kid" and, except for Prince, all the musicians in the film go by their real name, leading many to view Purple Rain as an autobiographical account of his own life.
The film was a phenomenal success, becoming the 10th biggest film of 1984 and grossing almost 70 million dollar at the box office. The press gave mostly favorable reviews sometimes billing it "the finest rock movie ever made". It earned Prince an Academy Award for Best original Score.


Shooting Schedule & Locations

Date Day Location Shooting Scenes
1 Nov. 1983 Day #1 Henderson, MN, USA
State 19 - Le Sueur #34 EXT. Woods & Stream (D), EXT. Country Road & Highway (D), EXT Road (D)
Stop by stream; Dialogue; Hikers walk by; Prince Gives Apollonia flower; Prince & Apollonia ride along, stop, continue; Prince & Apollonia ride along; Run-by (shoot from insert car) Scenes 57-59, A60

2 Nov. 1983 Day #2 Henderson, MN, USA
Minnesota River; State 19 - Scott County #51 EXT. Road, Riverside (Lakeside) & Log (Day/Dusk)
Ride along dirt road; Turn down path to river (lake); Return: Apollonia picket-up by man in truck after jump into water; Prince cons Apollonia into jumping into water; He rides away; She's furious; Apollonia jumps into water and gets out.
Scenes 28, 29

Shooting
Shooting started on 1 November 1983 with a week (from 1 to 5 Nov.) of exterior scenes shots in and around Minneapolis, Henderson, Eagan, Cedar Lake and Coon Rapids. Amongst other was shot the infamous scene (#29) with Apollonia jumping in the water on 2 November 1983 near Henderson. Of note the initial script had Apollonia picked up by a trucker, instead of "The Kid" coming back to pick her up after he had rode away.
Second week (from 7 to 12 Nov.) was dedicated to a few motorcycle takes with Prince and a stunt double, as well as scenes in Minneapolis and around the 1st Avenue club, including the infamous scene (#25) when Jerome puts 'Beautiful Babe' in a dumpster. The scene at Mall of America when "The Kid" and Apollonia meet and engage conversation (#27) was also shot.
Third week (from 14 to 19 Nov.) mostly focused on exterior scenes with Morris, Jerome, Prince & Apollonia, except for the two days dedicated to the rehearsal warehouse where The Time and the Girls group rehearse, including a deleted scene of "The Kid" riding to the warehouse, entering and fighting with The Time members. 2 days were allocated to exteriors outside of "The Kid"'s house, on Snelling Avenue, while the last day of the week (day #17) was dedicated to the fight between "The Kid" and Apollonia near the embankment (#97 & 98).

http://prince.org/msg/5/408690

It's not Lake Minnetonka scene shot in mixed locations-in the Minnesota River near Henderson when she jumped in and completed when she came out of the water in California. Notice the number of logs when she jumped in and came out when you view the full scene.