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Sparkler

  • 1997
  • R
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
519
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Sparkler (1997)
Theatrical Trailer from Strand Releasing
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ComedyDrama

Melba is a Californian trailer-park girl who is said to look for three kings by a phone psychic, and.Melba is a Californian trailer-park girl who is said to look for three kings by a phone psychic, and.Melba is a Californian trailer-park girl who is said to look for three kings by a phone psychic, and.

  • Director
    • Darren Stein
  • Writers
    • Catherine Eads
    • Darren Stein
  • Stars
    • Park Overall
    • Veronica Cartwright
    • Don Harvey
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    519
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Darren Stein
    • Writers
      • Catherine Eads
      • Darren Stein
    • Stars
      • Park Overall
      • Veronica Cartwright
      • Don Harvey
    • 14User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

    Videos1

    Sparkler
    Trailer 1:57
    Sparkler

    Photos4

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    Top cast34

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    Park Overall
    Park Overall
    • Melba May
    Veronica Cartwright
    Veronica Cartwright
    • Dottie Delgato
    Don Harvey
    Don Harvey
    • Flint
    Jamie Kennedy
    Jamie Kennedy
    • Trent
    Steven Petrarca
    Steven Petrarca
    • Joel
    Freddie Prinze Jr.
    Freddie Prinze Jr.
    • Brad
    Sandy Martin
    Sandy Martin
    • Ed
    Grace Zabriskie
    Grace Zabriskie
    • Sherri
    Sheila Tousey
    Sheila Tousey
    • Hurricane
    Gloria LeRoy
    Gloria LeRoy
    • Maxine
    Glenn Shadix
    Glenn Shadix
    • Announcer
    Jack Wallace
    Jack Wallace
    • Jesse
    Frances Bay
    Frances Bay
    • Raspy
    Bunny Summers
    Bunny Summers
    • Eager Old Lady
    Octavia Spencer
    Octavia Spencer
    • Wanda
    Googy Gress
    Googy Gress
    • Big Stew
    Chris Ellis
    Chris Ellis
    • Buddy #1
    Robert Peters
    Robert Peters
    • Buddy #2
    • Director
      • Darren Stein
    • Writers
      • Catherine Eads
      • Darren Stein
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Goofs
      In the strip club, Ed and Flint get into a fight. Just before Flint dives off the stage at Ed, you can see that he is not wearing his ball cap. However, when he lands on Ed and starts choking her, you can see he is wearing it again.
    • Quotes

      Melba: I'm looking for an old friend of mine.

      Old Lady: What's her name?

      Melba: Dottie Delgato.

      Old Lady: Dottie? Well, they all seemed to be named Dottie these days. Dottie, Tammy, Crystal, Vanna - Oh, that's a big one now! Did she have a stage name?

      Melba: At the Tropicana I believe they called her Lady Luck.

      Old Lady: Lady Luck? That's original. Did, uh, did she play with feathers?

      Melba: I don't think so.

      Old Lady: Appliances?

      Melba: Not to my knowledge. I do believe she did things with a baton.

      Old Lady: Oh! Oh, yeah, yeah! Lady Luck, loves to fuck!

    • Crazy credits
      During the end credits, they play Flint's answering machine messages to Melba telling her to get him out of jail.
    • Connections
      References The Geraldo Rivera Show (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      270 Miles Away
      Written by Danny Keogh & Angela McCluskey (Waterbunnies)
      Performed by Danny Keogh, Angela McCluskey & David E. Russo (as David Russo)
      Trumpet by Joan Jones
      Produced by David E. Russo (as David Russo)

    User reviews14

    Featured review
    8/10

    Funny Movie and Excellent Soundtrack

    I watched the movie, not by choice and I liked it! Though parts of the movie at times had that B flick actor/actress quality, it did have a unique plot.

    I also started searching for the soundtrack and have been unsuccessful. Though Deborah Falconer has released an cd entitled: Brave Like Me with a song titiled (CD Release Date: 7/22/2003): "Show of Hands", it is not the same song as in the movie. I would appreciate any comments or links to a site that offers to sale the Sparkler soundtrack. Or, I would be willing to buy a copy from anyone interested offering?

    "Show of Hands" Written by Deborah Falconer Performed by Deborah Falconer
    • darreljohnpoppino
    • Sep 10, 2004
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 19, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Darren Stein (director)
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Iskierka
    • Filming locations
      • Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cliffjack Motion Pictures
      • Conspiracy Entertainment (I)
      • Sunshine Filmworks
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,326
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,370
      • Mar 21, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,326
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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