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Sparks

  • 20092009
  • 24m
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6.5/10
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Sparks (2009)
  • Short
  • Drama
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IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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  • Director
    • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
  • Writers
    • Joseph Gordon-Levitt(adapted for the screen by)
    • Elmore Leonard(based on a story by)
  • Stars
    • Carla Gugino
    • Eric Stoltz
    • Xander Berkeley
  • Director
    • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
  • Writers
    • Joseph Gordon-Levitt(adapted for the screen by)
    • Elmore Leonard(based on a story by)
  • Stars
    • Carla Gugino
    • Eric Stoltz
    • Xander Berkeley
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    • 2User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Eric Stoltz, Carla Gugino, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Melanie Donkers, and Megan Freels Johnston in Sparks (2009)
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    • Robinas Robin
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    • Josephas Joseph
    Xander Berkeley
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    • Sid Harrisas Sid Harris
    Elizabeth Clemmons
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    Milo Eriksen
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    • Bar Patronas Bar Patron
    Dave Gisis
    • College Studentas College Student
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    Nina Kammer
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    Mia Ryen
    • Mrs. Montaigneas Mrs. Montaigne
    Shane Briggs
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    8/10
    Strange but Fun
    I came across this short film directed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and starring Carla Gugino and Eric Stoltz (and other well-known actors) on a DVD of short films called Wholphin DVD magazine. Not only was it the best of the bunch, but had it been longer, it would have been indistinguishable from a pro film and good enough to be released. Totally professional look and feel. Also it gave an excuse for Carla to sing rock and roll and Joseph to play drums (as he did on Saturday Night Live) as well as direct.

    The film is based on a short story by Elmore Leonard, and Stoltz is an insurance investigator looking into the suspicious circumstances surrounding Carla's mansion burning down. Scenarios and theories go back and forth in a battle of wits in a modern-day film noir. As I said in the summary, it's a strange but fun film.
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    • Release date
      • January 16, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Look At Me Films
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      24 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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