Sparkler
“If you can't live someplace nice, the next best thing is to live on the way”
Synopsis
Melba is a Californian trailer-park girl who is told to look for three kings by a phone psychic, and when she meets three guys - Trent, Brad and Joel traveling to Las Vegas, she decides they are those kings and joins them on their trip.
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Sparkler | Official Trailer HD | Strand ReleasingOfficial
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Park Overall
Melba May
Veronica Cartwright
Dottie Delgato
Freddie Prinze Jr.
Brad
Don Harvey
Flint
Jamie Kennedy
Trent
Steven Petrarca
Joel
Grace Zabriskie
Sherri
Octavia Spencer
Wanda
Sandy Martin
Ed
Frances Bay
Raspy
Sheila Tousey
Hurricane
Gloria LeRoy
Maxine
Glenn Shadix
Announcer
Jack Wallace
Jesse
Bunny Summers
Eager Old Lady
Googy Gress
Big Stew
Chris Ellis
Buddy #1
Robert Peters
Buddy #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darren Stein
- Screenplay & Story
- Darren Stein, Catherine Eads
- Original Score
- David E. Russo
- Original Title
- Sparkler
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darren Stein
Darren Stein, Catherine Eads
David E. Russo
Rodney Taylor
Jennifer Amerine, John McDonnell III, J. Herbert Niles
Department Leadership Roster
Darren Stein
Director
Rodney Taylor
Director of Photography
Jennifer Amerine
Producer
Chris Dileo
Production Design
Dalhia Schuette
Costume Design
Darren Stein
Writer
Catherine Eads
Writer
David E. Russo
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sparkler
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What is Sparkler about?
Melba is a Californian trailer-park girl who is told to look for three kings by a phone psychic, and when she meets three guys - Trent, Brad and Joel traveling to Las Vegas, she decides they are those kings and joins them on their trip.
Who directed Sparkler?
Sparkler was directed by Darren Stein.
Who stars in Sparkler?
The principal cast of Sparkler includes Park Overall, Veronica Cartwright, Freddie Prinze Jr., Don Harvey, Jamie Kennedy.
When was Sparkler released and how long is it?
Sparkler was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Sparkler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sparkler was composed by David E. Russo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sparkler?
Sparkler holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).