Sparkle (1976)

Director:

Sam O'Steen

Writers:

Howard Rosenman (story)
Joel Schumacher (writer)

Genre:

Drama | Music

Plot:

Three sisters (Sister and the Sisters) from Harlem who become singers. Sister (Lonette McKee) becomes...

Plot Keywords:

Drugs | Singer | Alcoholism | Blaxploitation | Sister Sister Relationship

Cast

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
Joyce Easton	...	Lee
Otis Day	...	Ham
Norma Miller	...	Doreen
Talya Ferro	...	Miss Taylor
Bob Delegall	...	Mr. Daniels
Armelia McQueen	...	Ann

Runtime:

98 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Singapore:NC-16 | UK:15 | USA:PG

Company:

Robert Stigwood Organization (RSO)

Goofs:

Anachronisms: 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.

Quotes:

Delores: We're old enough to iron for ourselves. You ain't our maid.
Effie: I always iron clothes for the ones that I love.
Delores: I suppose you love them crackers that you work for?
Effie: You watch your mouth. Now, go get your homework before I give you a sign in a place you won't forget.

Movie Connections:

Edited into Afro Promo (1997)

Soundtrack:

Yakety Yak

BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!

I saw this movie more than once and each time it seems to get better and better. The movie gets a hold of you from the beginning and if you enjoy a great storyline then it doesn't let you go so easily. Yes it may be a rags to riches story but, it's a good one if I might add. I love Irene Cara and the soft yet strong part she plays to "Sister" Lonette McKee and she herself delivers a great performance. Urban,Gritty,Ghetto story of teenagers in 1950's NY with huge dreams of making it big for a better life for themselves is Awesome!!!! Although they lose one or two of the group members along the way it all comes down to PERSERVEARANCE being key. I'll buy it and watch it again & again!