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TriStar Pictures |
Release Date:
August 17, 2012
Summary:
Sparkle tells the story of the title character; Sparkle, the youngest of three sisters and a music prodigy who struggles to becomes a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. Sparkle is from an affluent Detroit area, naive to the unexpected experiences her new life will bring as she and her two sisters blossom into a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era. During her journey, Sparkle endures the trials and tribulations of fame but fights to rise through the ranks of the music business. "Sparkle" is set in the late 1960s when Detroit was the music mecca of America. (Tristar Pictures)
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Details
| Runtime: | 116 min |
| Rating: | Rated PG-13 for mature thematic content involving domestic abuse and drug material, and for some violence, language and smoking |
| Official Site: | http://sparkle-movie.com/site/ |
| Production: | Stage 6 Films |
| Genres: | Drama, Music, Musical |
| Country: | USA |
| Language: | English |
| Home Release Date: | Nov 30, 2012 |
| Director | Credit |
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| Salim Akil | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
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| Howard Rosenman | Writer |
| Mara Brock Akil | Writer |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
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| Carmen Ejogo | Sister Williams |
| Derek Luke | Stix |
| Jordin Sparks | Sparkle Williams |
| Mike Epps | Satin |
| Whitney Houston | Emma |
| Cast | Credit |
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| Brely Evans | Tune Ann |
| Brittany Perry-Russell | Sparkle's Back-Up Singer |
| Carmen Ejogo | Sister Williams |
| Cee-Lo | The Girls' Opening Act |
| Curtis Armstrong | Larry |
| Derek Luke | Stix |
| Doug Mingo | Goofy Guy |
| Jordin Sparks | Sparkle |
| Linda Boston | Sister Clora |
| Lynn Anderson | Columbia Records Executive |
| Mark Rademacher | Filmore Manager |
| Michael Beach | Reverend Bryce |
| Michael W. Campbell Jr. | Church Usher |
| Mikal | Bar Patron |
| Mike Epps | Satin |
| Omari Hardwick | Levi |
| Robert Forte Shannon III | Stix's Opponent |
| Sidi Henderson | Mr. Bell |
| Stephanie Schaberg | Columbia Records Employee |
| Tamela J. Mann | Sarah Waters |
| Terrence Jenkins | Red |
| Tiffani Elise Edwards | Comedy Club Patron |
| Tika Sumpter | Dolores |
| Whitney Houston | Emma |
| Producer | Credit |
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| Avram 'Butch' Kaplan | Executive Producer |
| Curtis Wallace | Producer |
| Debra Martin Chase | Producer |
| Gaylyn Fraiche | Executive Producer |
| Howard Rosenman | Executive Producer |
| Mara Brock Akil | Co-Producer |
| Salim Akil | Co-Producer |
| Scott Putman | Executive Producer |
| T.D. Jakes | Producer |
| Whitney Houston | Executive Producer |
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