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Sparkle

Sparkle

Sparkle

Sparkle

Celebrate the legend

2012•1h 56m•

★6.2(123 ratings)

MusicDramaRomance

Overview

Musical prodigy, Sparkle struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother, she tries to balance a new romance with music manager Stix while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.

Director

Writers

Mara Brock Akil

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Main Cast

Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks

Sparkle

Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston

Emma

Derek Luke

Derek Luke

Stix

Mike Epps

Mike Epps

Satin

Carmen Ejogo

Carmen Ejogo

Sister

Tika Sumpter

Tika Sumpter

Delores

Omari Hardwick

Omari Hardwick

Levi

Cee Lo Green

Cee Lo Green

Black

Curtis Armstrong

Curtis Armstrong

Larry

Terrence J

Terrence J

Red

Tamela Mann

Tamela Mann

Ms. Sara Waters

Michael Beach

Michael Beach

Rev. Bryce

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Salim Akil

Writing

Writer: Mara Brock Akil

Production

Casting: Twinkie Byrd
Producer: Debra Martin Chase
Co-Producer: Derrick Williams

Music & Sound

Songs: R. Kelly

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Anastas N. Michos

Editing

Editor: Terilyn A. Shropshire

Art Direction

Production Design: Gary Frutkoff
Set Decoration: Tina Tottis
Art Direction: Gary Myers

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Ruth E. Carter

Keywords

new york citymotownduringcreditsstingergirl grouprise to famewomen of color

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Celebrate the legend"

#2

With a budget of $14.0M, the film grossed $24.6M — a profit of $10.6M (76% ROI).

#3

The runtime is 116 minutes (1h 56m).

#4

The film was directed by Salim Akil.

#5

The screenplay was written by Mara Brock Akil.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Anastas N. Michos.

#7

This title is listed on IMDb as tt1876451.

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Rating

6.2/10

Average

123 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Sparkle

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG-13

Language:

Français, English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$14,000,000

Revenue:

$24,637,469

Production Companies:

Akil Productions

Stage 6 Films

Stage 6 Films

Phoenix Pictures

Phoenix Pictures

TriStar Pictures

TriStar Pictures