What was the name of Prince's character in 'Under the Cherry Moon'?

Prince’s character in Under the Cherry Moon is named Christopher Tracy. He is a smooth-talking gigolo and piano player living on the French Riviera with his friend and partner-in-schemes, Tricky.

Christopher targets wealthy women for money, but his plan changes when he meets Mary Sharon, a young heiress played by Kristin Scott Thomas. What begins as a calculated attempt to win her trust develops into a sincere romance, creating the film’s central conflict with Mary’s powerful father, Isaac Sharon.

The character reflects Prince’s recurring interest in combining romance, performance, fashion, and social rebellion. Christopher performs music in the film, including “Girls & Boys,” and moves through its black-and-white Riviera setting with the theatrical confidence associated with Prince’s screen persona.

Viewers sometimes confuse Christopher Tracy with Morris Day, who appears in the film as a performer and was Prince’s longtime musical rival and collaborator. Morris Day is the actor’s real name and a character association, not the name of Prince’s role. Prince plays Christopher Tracy throughout the movie.