Sparkle
“From downtown to uptown”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Sparkle (1976) Official Trailer - Philip Michael Thomas, Irena Cara Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-28
Top Cast
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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 Gerber
Joyce Easton
Lee Gerber
DeWayne Jessie
Ham
Norma Miller
Doreen Baker
Talya Ferro
Miss Taylor
Bob Delegall
Mr. Daniels
Armelia McQueen
Tune Ann
Don Bexley
Bubbles Sweeney
Timmie Rogers
Comic M-C
Ken Renard
Shimmy Dodson
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam O'Steen
- Screenplay & Story
- Joel Schumacher
- Original Score
- Curtis Mayfield
- Original Title
- Sparkle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Robert Stigwood Organization, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam O'Steen
Joel Schumacher, Howard Rosenman
Curtis Mayfield
Bruce Surtees
Gordon Scott
Peter Brown, Howard Rosenman, Beryl Vertue
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Surtees
Director of Photography
Sam O'Steen
Director
Howard Rosenman
Producer
Joel Schumacher
Screenplay
Curtis Mayfield
Original Music Composer
Gordon Scott
Editor
Daniel Paredes
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sparkle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Sparkle?
The principal cast of Sparkle includes Philip Michael Thomas, Irene Cara, Lonette McKee, Dwan Smith, Mary Alice.
When was Sparkle released and how long is it?
Sparkle was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Sparkle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sparkle was composed by Curtis Mayfield.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sparkle?
Sparkle holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).