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Sparkle (1976)A girl group experiences turmoil after one of their members turns to drugs and another achieves their desired fame all by herself. Director:Sam O'Steen |
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Title: Sparkle (1976)
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| Philip Michael Thomas | ... | ||
| Irene Cara | ... | ||
| Lonette McKee | ... | ||
| Dwan Smith | ... | ||
| Mary Alice | ... | ||
| Dorian Harewood | ... | ||
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Tony King | ... | |
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Beatrice Winde | ... | |
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Paul Lambert | ... |
Moe
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Joyce Easton | ... |
Lee
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Ham
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Norma Miller | ... |
Doreen
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Talya Ferro | ... |
Miss Taylor
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Bob Delegall | ... |
Mr. Daniels
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Armelia McQueen | ... | |
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Three sisters (Sister and the Sisters) from Harlem become singers. Sister (Lonette McKee) becomes involved with drugs, while Sparkle (Irene Cara) ends up being the one who gets famous. This film tells of how drugs ruin Sister's relationships and eventually end her life. It is also about the relationship between Sparkle and Stix (Philip Michael Thomas). Written by Anonymous
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
7 April 1976 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Blysk See more »Filming Locations:
Stage 24, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USACompany Credits
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1.85 : 1
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When Stix is working in the record store, the year is 1958, but there is a 1960 Coasters LP, "One On One" that is clearly present in the front of the store. See more »Quotes
Sister: [after Delores and Sparkle discover her drug addiction] Can't you see? Sister can't fly on only one wing.....See more »
An excellent movie. Superb acting by Mary Alice, Phillip M. Thomas, and a young Irene Cara. Tony King was very realistic in his role of Satin. This movie was one of the last predominately "all black" movies of the 70's and unlike the "blaxploitation" movies of that era, this movie actually had a plot, and was very well done. The movie soundtrack, sung by Aretha Franklin, was popular on the R&B charts at the time.