Albert Magnoli (born 1954)The San Bernardino County Sun: July 16, 1984
Quote: "It also marks the first time 30-year-old Magnoli was ever asked to direct". is an American film director, screenwriter and editor best known for helming the films '' Purple Rain'', ''

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'' (replacement director), ''

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'', and ''

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''. Magnoli also served as editor of the 1984 film '' Reckless''.

Career

Magnoli graduated from the

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in 1981. In 1989, Magnoli briefly (from February to November) served as the manager of musical artist

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Accolades

In 2019, Magnoli's film ''Purple Rain'' was selected by the

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for preservation in the United States

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for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".

Filmography

*1979 : ''Jazz'' (short film) *1984 : '' Reckless'' (editor) *1984 : '' Purple Rain'' *1986 : ''

'' *1987 : ''Never Enough'' (music video for

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) *1987 : ''

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'' (additional footage, uncredited) *1989 : ''

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'' (music video for

) *1989 : '' Scandalous'' (music video for

) *1989 : ''

'' (replaced

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, uncredited) *1989 : ''

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'' (music video for

) *1993 : ''

'' *1993 : ''Born to Run'' (TV Movie) *1997 : ''Dark Planet'' (1997) *1997 : ''

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'' season 2, episode 23 ''

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References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Magnoli, Albert American film directors American film editors American male screenwriters USC School of Cinematic Arts alumni American writers of Italian descent 1950s births Living people American film directors of Italian descent