Spark movie poster

Spark

January 16, 1998 1h 43m 6.0/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1998. Spark is a drama/thriller film. directed by Garret Williams.

Starring Terrence Howard, Nicole Ari Parker, and Brendan Sexton III

Synopsis

Byron and Nina, a young African American couple, are driving from Chicago to Los Angeles, where Nina plans to start college, when they are forced to stop in a small, desert place just this side of a ghost town. Unaccustomed to confronting racism and bigotry on the scale preserved in this rural anachronism, Byron's confrontational response to slurs, epithets and threats quickly leads to a fight for survival -- and the Chicago couple is alone and outnumbered.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 16, 1998 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (4 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • The Film Sales Company
  • Warner Home Video

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spark about?

Byron and Nina, a young African American couple, are driving from Chicago to Los Angeles, where Nina plans to start college, when they are forced to stop in a small, desert place just this side of ...

Who directed Spark?

Spark was directed by Garret Williams.

How long is Spark?

Spark has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was Spark released?

Spark was released on January 16, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Spark?

The main cast of Spark includes Terrence Howard, Nicole Ari Parker, Brendan Sexton III, Sandra Ellis Lafferty, Timothy McNeil.