Sparkle (1976)
April 7, 1976Release Date
Sparkle (1976)
April 7, 1976Release Date


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Cast & Crew.

Philip Michael Thomas
Stix

Irene Cara
Sparkle

Lonette McKee
Sister

Dwan Smith
Delores

Mary Alice
Effie

Dorian Harewood
Levi

Tony King
Satin

Beatrice Winde
Mrs. Waters

Paul Lambert
Moe Gerber

Joyce Easton
Lee Gerber

DeWayne Jessie
Ham

Norma Miller
Doreen Baker

Talya Ferro
Miss Taylor

Bob Delegall
Mr. Daniels

Armelia McQueen
Tune Ann

Don Bexley
Bubbles Sweeney

Timmie Rogers
Comic M-C

Ken Renard
Shimmy Dodson

John Hawker
Hotel Clerk

Bruce Surtees
Director of Photography

Sam O'Steen
Director

Peter Wooley
Art Direction

Peter Brown
Executive Producer

Howard Rosenman
Producer / Story
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Details.
Release DateApril 7, 1976
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 38m
Content RatingPG
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This Movie Is About.
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Sparkle is a 1976 American musical drama film directed by Sam O'Steen and released by Warner Bros. Pictures. With a plot inspired by the history of the Supremes, Sparkle is a period film set in Harlem, New York, during the late 1950s and early 1960s. It presents the story of a musical girl group that ends up breaking apart due to individual issues each member faces. This film not only "recreates the magic of a special period in American history, but it explores the effect of Harlem's musical and social culture on the rest of the world," as well as the linkages to black power.
The film stars Irene Cara, Philip Michael Thomas, Lonette McKee, Dwan Smith, Mary Alice, Dorian Harewood, and Tony King. Curtis Mayfield served as the composer and producer of Sparkle's songs and score.
Although the film received generally negative reviews at the time of release, it was a minor box office success, making $4 million against a $1 million budget. It has since developed a cult following. The film was remade in 2012 starring Jordin Sparks, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, and Whitney Houston in her final film role.
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