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About
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.
Theatrical
Aug 17, 2012
Box Office
$24.6M
Budget
$14.0M
Return
1.8x
DVD / Blu-ray
Nov 30, 2012
Theaters
2
Director
Producers
Studio
Akil Productions, Stage 6 Films, Phoenix Pictures, TriStar Pictures
Cast
Full credits →J
Jordin Sparks
Sparkle
W
Whitney Houston
Emma
D
Derek Luke
Stix
M
Mike Epps
Satin
C
Carmen Ejogo
Sister
T
Tika Sumpter
Delores
O
Omari Hardwick
Levi
C
Cee Lo Green
Black
C
Curtis Armstrong
Larry
T
Terrence J
Red
T
Tamela Mann
Ms. Sara Waters
M
Michael Beach
Rev. Bryce
B
Brely Evans
Tune Ann
L
Linda Boston
Sister Clora
S
Sidi Henderson
Mr. Bell
