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Sparkle

  • 2007
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
998
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Sparkle (2007)
Comedy

Sam Sparks (Shaun Evans) is a charming young chancer who moves to London. His best-laid plans for success suffer a real setback when true love turns his world upside-down in the most unexpec... Read allSam Sparks (Shaun Evans) is a charming young chancer who moves to London. His best-laid plans for success suffer a real setback when true love turns his world upside-down in the most unexpected of circumstances.Sam Sparks (Shaun Evans) is a charming young chancer who moves to London. His best-laid plans for success suffer a real setback when true love turns his world upside-down in the most unexpected of circumstances.

  • Directors
    • Tom Hunsinger
    • Neil Hunter
  • Writers
    • Tom Hunsinger
    • Neil Hunter
  • Stars
    • Lesley Manville
    • John Shrapnel
    • Bob Hoskins
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    998
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Tom Hunsinger
      • Neil Hunter
    • Writers
      • Tom Hunsinger
      • Neil Hunter
    • Stars
      • Lesley Manville
      • John Shrapnel
      • Bob Hoskins
    • 12User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Lesley Manville
    Lesley Manville
    • Jill
    John Shrapnel
    John Shrapnel
    • Bernie
    Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins
    • Vince
    Peter Gordon
    • Ivor
    Shaun Evans
    Shaun Evans
    • Sam
    Lorenzo Martelli
    Lorenzo Martelli
    • Rooftop Party Man
    Roy Carruthers
    • Frank
    Stockard Channing
    Stockard Channing
    • Sheila
    Sophia Dawnay
    Sophia Dawnay
    • Camilla
    Ellie Haddington
    • Frances
    David Woodcock
    • Simon
    Amanda Ryan
    Amanda Ryan
    • Kate
    Omar Berdouni
    Omar Berdouni
    • Luis
    Anthony Head
    Anthony Head
    • Tony
    Richard Cant
    Richard Cant
    • Adrian
    Joanna Van Gyseghem
    • Diane
    Emily Dolan Davies
    • Diane's Daughter
    • (as Emily Davies)
    Richard Sails
    • Ralph
    • Directors
      • Tom Hunsinger
      • Neil Hunter
    • Writers
      • Tom Hunsinger
      • Neil Hunter
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Sam was originally supposed to be an electrician; "Sparky" is a common British term for electrician. As the plot developed, Sam went to London looking for any kind of work. The producers still wanted to call this movie "Sparkle", so they gave Sam the surname Sparks and made his mother a singer.
    • Quotes
      • Sheila: Take my word for it, just because you love someone doesn't mean you get them.
    • Soundtracks
      I Only Want To Be With You
      Performed by Lesley Manville
      Produced by Lol Hammond and Murray Clark
      Composed by Ivor Raymonde and Mike Hawker
      © Chappel Music Limited
      By kind permission of Warner/Chappell Music Limited

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 7, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 閃亮人生
    • Filming locations
      • Castletown, Isle of Man
    • Production companies
      • Isle of Man Film Commission
      • Isle of Man Film
      • Magic Light Pictures
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    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $50,983
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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