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Sparkle

  • 1976
  • PG
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
2.1K
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Lonette McKee, Dwan Smith, and Philip Michael Thomas in Sparkle (1976)
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Three sisters form a singing group in 1950s Harlem, but success threatens to ruin their relationship forever.Three sisters form a singing group in 1950s Harlem, but success threatens to ruin their relationship forever.Three sisters form a singing group in 1950s Harlem, but success threatens to ruin their relationship forever.

  • Director
    • Sam O'Steen
  • Writers
    • Joel Schumacher
    • Howard Rosenman
  • Stars
    • Philip Michael Thomas
    • Irene Cara
    • Lonette McKee
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    2.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sam O'Steen
    • Writers
      • Joel Schumacher
      • Howard Rosenman
    • Stars
      • Philip Michael Thomas
      • Irene Cara
      • Lonette McKee
    • 24User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast28

    Philip Michael Thomas
    Philip Michael Thomas
    • Stix
    • (as Philip M. Thomas)
    Irene Cara
    Irene Cara
    • Sparkle
    Lonette McKee
    Lonette McKee
    • Sister
    Dwan Smith
    Dwan Smith
    • Delores
    Mary Alice
    Mary Alice
    • Effie
    Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood
    • Levi
    Tony King
    Tony King
    • Satin
    Beatrice Winde
    • Mrs. Waters
    Paul Lambert
    Paul Lambert
    • Moe Gerber
    Joyce Easton
    • Lee Gerber
    Otis Day
    Otis Day
    • Ham
    • (as De Wayne Jessie)
    Norma Miller
    Norma Miller
    • Doreen Baker
    Talya Ferro
    • Miss Taylor
    Bob Delegall
    Bob Delegall
    • Mr. Daniels
    • (as Robert W. Delegall)
    Armelia McQueen
    Armelia McQueen
    • Tune Ann
    Don Bexley
    Don Bexley
    • Bubbles Sweeney
    Timmie Rogers
    • Comic M-C
    Ken Renard
    Ken Renard
    • Shimmy Dodson
    • Director
      • Sam O'Steen
    • Writers
      • Joel Schumacher
      • Howard Rosenman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews24

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Sparkle' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Although the film was reported to be a disastrous box office bomb back in 1976, the box office records for the film have remained anonymous and it is unknown how much money the film made during its theatrical run.
    • Goofs
      While singing Hooked on Your Love, Delores can be seen singing some of Sister's parts.
    • Quotes
      • Sister: [after Delores and Sparkle discover her drug addiction] Can't you see? Sister can't fly on only one wing.....
    • Alternate versions
      UK releases are cut by 26 secs to remove footage of cockfighting.
    • Connections
      Featured in Afro Promo (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Jim Dandy
      (uncredited)
      Written by Lincoln Chase
      Performed by Renn Woods

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    FAQ1

    • There is an instrumental song playing while Stix is brushing/dusting the album. It's an instrumental piece, I thought it was from the 60s but the movie's setting is the 50s. Anyway, it's at approximately 1:15:13 in the movie. My grandparents loved that type of music, that song. Was curious what it was. Thanks.

    Details

    • Release date
      • April 7, 1976 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Блеск
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 24, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Robert Stigwood Organization (RSO)
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 38m(98 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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