Irene Cara, Lonette McKee, Philip Michael Thomas

Three sisters (Sister and the Sisters) from Harlem who become singers. Sister (Lonette McKee) becomes involved with drugs and Sparkle(Irene Cara) ends up being the one who gets famous. This movie tell...( read more  read more... )s about how drugs ruined Sister's relationships and eventually ended her life. It is also about the relationship between Sparkle and Philip Michael Thomas.

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18 critics

PG, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: Sam O'Steen

Release Date: April 7, 1976

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DVD Release Date: January 2, 2007

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  • October 4, 2009
    sometimes a orginal classic should just be lefted alone (smile).
  • September 29, 2009
    Sparkle is one of my all-time favorite movies! I always cry when I see this!
  • April 1, 2009
    Get it together, People! Before DREAMGIRLS (2006), there was SPARKLE (1976)! OKAY!!! Where do I begin? ORIGINAL INSPIRATION ON EVERY LEVEL OF CREATIVITY FOR ME!!! The very first musical movie I was taken to at the age of 5!
  • March 24, 2009
    Extremely well acted story
  • March 24, 2009
    I LOVED THIS MOVIE!!!
  • March 17, 2009
    WOAHH. Is this the 70s version of DreamGirls? lol
  • February 16, 2009
    this is one of the most beautiful movies i have ever seen it touches my heart.
  • February 15, 2009
    Irene Cara,with Beautiful Voice!!
  • December 19, 2008
    Always a good movie to see again...

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  • What movie is this from: "Sometimes I doubt your commitment to Sparkle Motion."  Answer »
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