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Sparkle(2012)
Status: Released
Date: 2012-08-17
62%
123 Votes
Time: 1h 56m
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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.
Languages: French, English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $14,000,000.00
Revenue: $24,637,469.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Akil Productions
Movie: Sparkle
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jordin Sparks
Sparkle
Whitney Houston
Emma
Derek Luke
Stix
Mike Epps
Satin
Carmen Ejogo
Sister
Tika Sumpter
Delores
Omari Hardwick
Levi
Cee Lo Green
Black
Curtis Armstrong
Larry
Terrence J
Red
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