Sparkle (1976)
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13% of critics liked it
(8 reviews) -
90% of users liked it
(4,445 ratings)
A trio of musically talented Harlem sisters rise to become major stars of the '50s. Unfortunately, their sudden popularity causes much turmoil in their lives. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Sam O'Steen, Sam O' Steen
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Drama
PG,
- In Theaters
- Apr 7, 1976 Wide
- Studio
- Warner Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Hackneyed, ho-hum 1976 feature about a black girl group, clearly modeled on the Supremes.
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Keith Phipps, AV Club
It's a rags-to-riches story that doesn't miss a stop along the well-trod ghetto-to-musical-charts path, but makes its journey with tuneful conviction.
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, Film4
Drab as it is, Sparkle's worth renting for Lorette McKee's performance and the cast renditions of Mayfield's songs. But if you're going to buy anything it should be the soundtrack album.
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, TV Guide's Movie Guide
Good performances from the principals and a score by Curtis Mayfield nearly raise this film to a more distinguished level.
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S. Jhoanna Robledo, Common Sense Media
Predictable rise-to-fame tale with gangs, drugs, violence.
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Cast
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Philip Michael Thomas
as Stix
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Irene Cara
as Sparkle
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Lonette McKee
as Sister
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Dwan Smith
as Dolores
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Mary Alice
as Effie
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Dorian Harewood
as Levi
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Beatrice Winde
as Mrs. Waters
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Tony King
as Satin
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Joyce Easton
as Lee
- Talya Ferro
- John Hawker
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DeWayne Jessie
as Ham
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Paul Lambert
as Moe Gerber
- Armelia McQueen
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Norma Miller
as Doreen
- Ken Renard
- Timmie Rogers
- Don Bexley
- Lonette Mc Kee
