Sparkle movie poster

Sparkle

"From downtown to uptown"

April 7, 1976 1h 38m 7.4/10 (22 votes)

Originally released in 1976. Sparkle is a drama/music film. directed by Sam O'Steen.

Starring Philip Michael Thomas, Irene Cara, and Lonette McKee

Synopsis

Three sisters start out singing in their church choir in Harlem in the late 1950s and become a successful girl group in the 1960s.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 7, 1976 49 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
User Rating 7.4/10 Great (22 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Robert Stigwood Organization
  • Warner Bros. Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sparkle about?

Three sisters start out singing in their church choir in Harlem in the late 1950s and become a successful girl group in the 1960s.

Who directed Sparkle?

Sparkle was directed by Sam O'Steen.

How long is Sparkle?

Sparkle has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was Sparkle released?

Sparkle was released on April 7, 1976 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sparkle?

The main cast of Sparkle includes Philip Michael Thomas, Irene Cara, Lonette McKee, Dwan Smith, Mary Alice.