Sparkle (1976)

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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

Starring:: Philip Michael Thomas, Irene Cara, (more)

Director(s):: Sam O'Steen

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: PG

Format(s):: DVD
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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

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 98 mins

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Director(s):: Sam O'Steen

Writer(s):: Joel Schumacher

Producer(s):: Beryl Vertue, Peter Brown, Zvi Howard Rosenman

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: PG(Profanity, Adult Situations, Adult Language, Nudity, Not For Children)

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	Leslie P.

5 out of 6 people found this review helpful

Sparkle has good acting by Irene Cara, Philip Michael Thomas, Mary Alice and especially Lonette McKee who gives a heart breaking performance as Sister, the drug addicted lead singer of Sister and the Sisters, featuring her and the other two sisters (Cara and Dwan Smith). Even though the performances are good the story is a little jambled. There are a lot of questions to be asked after watching this movie. 1.) What happend to Dwan Smith's character after she descendes from the group? 2.) The movie claims it's about sisters who make from the ghetto to the top but they only perform in local clubs. 3.) What happens to Sister's pimp? And even more questions. But Overrall I enjoyed the acting and the musical performances especially the "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" number.

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	Janice M.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

I truely enjoyed this movie. I can remember when I watched it in the movie theatre in the 70's. The music is great. The story line was very easy to follow. The movie is great. It was good to see where some of today's old actors/actress got their start. This movie is before Dreamgirls.

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	Zakiyyah C.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

My mother and sister, and I have watched this movie sooo many times, I love this movie, I really enjoy the singing and the overall performance.

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