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Sparkle

English • 1976 • 1h 38m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

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.

Included in
Three Scored by Curtis Mayfield
Position 2
Included in
October 2021
Position 105

Credits

Crew

DirectorSam O'Steen

WriterJoel Schumacher

CinematographerBruce Surtees

ComposerCurtis Mayfield

EditorGordon Scott

ProducerHoward Rosenman

Cast

Philip Michael Thomasas Stix

Irene Caraas Sparkle

Lonette McKeeas Sister

as Delores

Mary Aliceas Effie

Dorian Harewoodas Levi

Tony Kingas Satin

Beatrice Windeas Mrs. Waters

Paul Lambertas Moe Gerber

Joyce Eastonas Lee Gerber

DeWayne Jessieas Ham

Norma Milleras Doreen Baker

Talya Ferroas Miss Taylor

Bob Delegallas Mr. Daniels

Armelia McQueenas Tune Ann

Don Bexleyas Bubbles Sweeney

Timmie Rogersas Comic M-C

Ken Renardas Shimmy Dodson

John Hawkeras Hotel Clerk

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