Thursday, February 18, 2010

70’s Divas: “Sparkle” (1976) - Irene Cara - Part 1






“Sparkle” (1976) - Irene Cara - Part 1

A film that obviously influenced the big Broadway musical hit, “Dreamgirls”.

Three sisters (Sister and the Sisters) from Harlem who become singers. Sister (Lonette McKee) becomes involved with drugs and Sparkle(Irene Cara) ends up being the one who gets famous. This movie tells about how drugs ruined Sister's relationships and eventually ended her life. It is also about the relationship between Sparkle and Philip Michael Thomas

Starring Philip Michael Thomas, Irene Cara, Lonette McKee, Dwan Smith, Mary Alice, Dorian Harewood, Tony King and Beatrice Winde

Directed by Sam O'Steen

3 comments:

  1. Glenn what a service iam gonna enjoy the moviee right away thanksssssssss

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  2. Detective Tubbs was very handsome when he was younger!

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  3. Hi Glenn, Never seen this movie before. Irene looks so young. :) Have a nice weekend Joey

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