Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
"If you go to only one concert this year... the Prince movie is the one!"
Originally released in 1987. Prince: Sign 'o' the Times is a music/documentary film. directed by Prince. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Prince, Sheila E., and Levi Seacer Jr.
Synopsis
In 1987, to capitalize on his growing success in Europe, Prince toured extensively to promote the album of the same name and sales increased accordingly. However, the United States remained resistant to his latest album, and sales began to drop; it was at this point that Prince decided to film a live concert promoting the new material, for eventual distribution to theaters in America. Featuring the band that accompanied Prince on his 1987 Sign o' the Times Tour, including dancer Cat Glover, keyboardist Boni Boyer, bassist Levi Seacer, Jr., guitarist Miko Weaver, drummer Sheila E. and former member of The Revolution keyboardist Dr. Fink, the film sees the group perform live on stage (although "U Got the Look" is represented by its promotional music video).
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $3,000,973
Production Companies
- Cineplex-Odeon Films
- Purple Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prince: Sign 'o' the Times about?
In 1987, to capitalize on his growing success in Europe, Prince toured extensively to promote the album of the same name and sales increased accordingly. However, the United States remained resista...
Who directed Prince: Sign 'o' the Times?
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times was directed by Prince.
How long is Prince: Sign 'o' the Times?
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Prince: Sign 'o' the Times released?
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times was released on November 20, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Prince: Sign 'o' the Times?
The main cast of Prince: Sign 'o' the Times includes Prince, Sheila E., Levi Seacer Jr., Miko Weaver, Dr. Fink.