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Sparkle (2012) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Sparkle: Directed by Salim Akil. With Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps. In the 1960s, three sisters form a girl group and soon become local sensations with major label interest, but fame becomes a challenge as the close-knit family begins to fall apart.
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- Drama, Music
- Salim Akil
- 2012-08-17
Sparkle is a 2012 American musical film directed by Salim Akil and produced by Stage 6 Films. It was released on August 17, 2012, by TriStar Pictures. Inspired by The Supremes, Sparkle is a remake of the 1976 film of the same title, which centered on three singing teenage sisters who form a girl group in the late 1950s.
Sparkle - Full Cast & Crew. Three singing sisters take Motown by storm, and they experience the highs and lows of fame along the way in this inspirational musical drama.
- Salim Akil
Cast. Philip M. Thomas as "Stix" Warren, manager of the girl group, Sparkle's love interest, and an initial member of the group. Irene Cara as "Sparkle" Williams, the youngest sister, who becomes the star of the trio and ultimately a solo artist.
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.
Aug 15, 2012 · In the remake, Carmen Ejogo ("Lackawanna Blues," "Away We Go") has been cast as the captivating Sister Williams.
