Sparkle
In 1950s Harlem, Sparkle (Irene Cara), Sister (Lonette McKee) and Dolores (Dwan Smith) are three musically gifted sisters whose mother, Effie (Mary Alice), supports them by working as a maid. Encouraged by Sparkle's boyfriend, Stix (Philip Michael Thomas), the three form a singing group and become a sensation at a local nightclub. However, tensions rise when Sister is appointed the group's lead singer and begins dating Satin (Tony King), an abusive, drug-addicted pimp.
Starring | Philip Michael Thomas, Irene Cara, Lonette McKee, Dwan Smith, Mary Alice, Dorian Harewood, Tony King, Beatrice Winde, Joyce Easton, Talya Ferro, DeWayne Jessie, Armelia McQueen, Ken Renard, Paul Lambert, Norma Miller, |
Genres | Drama , Music/Musical |
Studios | Warner Bros. |
Popular UPC |
88392952125 |
Cast & Crew
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Sam O'Steen Director
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Philip Michael Thomas Stix
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Irene Cara Sparkle
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Lonette McKee Sister
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Dwan Smith Dolores
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Mary Alice Effie
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Dorian Harewood Levi
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Tony King Satin
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Beatrice Winde Mrs. Waters
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Joyce Easton Lee
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Talya Ferro Actor
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DeWayne Jessie Ham
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Armelia McQueen Actor
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Ken Renard Actor
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Peter Brown Producer
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Zvi Howard Rosenman Producer
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Beryl Vertue Producer
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Joel Schumacher Screen Story
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Paul Lambert Moe
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Norma Miller Doreen
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Howard Rosenman Producer
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Title Sparkle
Release Date 1976-01-02
Country USA
Genres Drama, Music/Musical
Runtime 1h 37m
Sub Genres Musical Drama, Showbiz Drama
Language English
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