MINNEAPOLIS — Prince fans across the country will get a chance to see Prince’s “Purple Rain” movie like few have seen it before on March 5.

A newly restored version of the mostly Minnesota-made 1984 film will be shown exclusively in Dolby Cinema at 7 p.m. CT on that day at select AMC Theaters nationwide. Tickets for the special screenings ($15.50-$18.50) are on sale now via amctheaters.com.

“Every detail of the film — from the vibrant neon lights of First Avenue night club to The Kid’s iconic guitar — come to life through the ultra-vivid visuals of Dolby Vision,” heralds the press release sent out Wednesday by Dolby Laboratories and Warner Bros. Pictures. They are also screening it in U.K. theaters on March 5.

This new high-def restored version earned a rave reception from the hardcore fans who saw it screened last June around the corner from First Ave at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, which was part of Paisley Park’s annual Prince Celebration.

Last year’s Celebration centered around the 40th anniversary of the cult-loved movie and its landmark soundtrack album. Next month’s screenings also are being tied to the 40th, albeit eight months past the anniversary date. That’s OK; real Prince fans are used to things happening later than planned.

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