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Sparkle

PG19761h 38mSam O'Steen
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 18%

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"From downtown to uptown"

Three sisters start out singing in their church choir in Harlem in the late 1950s and become a successful girl group in the 1960s.

DramaMusic
MotownSingerDrugsGirl GroupHarlem, New York CityRise To Fame

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What is Sparkle (1976) about?

Three sisters start out singing in their church choir in Harlem in the late 1950s and become a successful girl group in the 1960s.

Who stars in Sparkle?

Sparkle stars Philip Michael Thomas (Stix), Irene Cara (Sparkle), Lonette McKee (Sister), Dwan Smith (Delores), Mary Alice (Effie). The film was directed by Sam O'Steen.

How long is Sparkle?

Sparkle has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1976. It is rated PG.

Is Sparkle worth watching?

Sparkle holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 18. Fans of Drama, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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