The Sparks Brothers

"50 years. 25 albums. 345 songs. Unlimited genius."

2021 2h 20m EN

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7.4

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★7.4TMDB · 110

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Synopsis

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Take a musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with brothers Ron & Russell Mael, celebrating the inspiring legacy of Sparks: your favorite band’s favorite band.

“50 years. 25 albums. 345 songs. Unlimited genius.”

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Cast

Ron Mael
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Russell Mael
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Beck
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Gary Stewart
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Mike Berns
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Jane Wiedlin
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Sal Maida
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Christi Haydon
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Edgar Wright
Writers: Edgar Wright
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Edgar Wright, shot by Jake Polonsky. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Paul Trewartha shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ron Mael and Russell Mael and Beck carry the top of the cast.

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ERA

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Marketing tagline: "50 years. 25 albums. 345 songs. Unlimited genius.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8610436 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Edgar Wright directs. Jake Polonsky behind the camera. Paul Trewartha cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 5 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by Edgar Wright, shot by Jake Polonsky. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Paul Trewartha shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Ron Mael and Russell Mael and Beck carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "50 years. 25 albums. 345 songs. Unlimited genius.".
7IMDB entry: tt8610436 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 24 themes, including "california", "london, england", "england", "1970s".