Sparkle(1976)
From downtown to uptown
Sparkle 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.
Sparkle (1976) is a drama and music film directed by Sam O'Steen, released on April 7, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Philip Michael Thomas, Irene Cara, Lonette McKee and Dwan Smith. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam O'Steen
- Writers:
- Howard Rosenman, Joel Schumacher, Joel Schumacher
- Producers:
- Howard Rosenman
- Cinematographer:
- Bruce Surtees
- Composer:
- Curtis Mayfield
- Production:
- Robert Stigwood Organization, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Sparkle (1976) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sparkle before you stream it.
Sparkle Cast & Crew
Main cast
Philip Michael Thomas
as Stix
Irene Cara
as Sparkle
Lonette McKee
as Sister
Dwan Smith
as Delores
Mary Alice
as Effie
Dorian Harewood
as Levi
Tony King
as Satin
Beatrice Winde
as Mrs. Waters
Paul Lambert
as Moe Gerber
- Joyce Easton
Joyce Easton
as Lee Gerber
DeWayne Jessie
as Ham
- Norma Miller
Norma Miller
as Doreen Baker
Key crew
Directed by Sam O'Steen, written by Howard Rosenman, Joel Schumacher and Joel Schumacher, produced by Howard Rosenman.
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Sparkle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 23 ratings.
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Sparkle – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sparkle online?
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Sparkle (1976) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sparkle?
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The main cast of Sparkle (1976) includes Philip Michael Thomas, Irene Cara, Lonette McKee, Dwan Smith and Mary Alice. The film was directed by Sam O'Steen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sparkle released?
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Sparkle was released on April 7, 1976 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Sparkle worth watching?
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Sparkle (1976) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sparkle?
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Yes. The official Sparkle trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.