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The Sparks Brothers

2021-06-18 · 140 min · ★ 7.4

Documentary · Music

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.

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Directors
Edgar Wright
Production companies
Complete Fiction, MRC Non-Fiction
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 677,946

Top Cast

Ron MaelRon MaelSelf
Russell MaelRussell MaelSelf
BeckBeckSelf
Gary StewartSelf
Mike BernsSelf
Jane WiedlinJane WiedlinSelf
Sal MaidaSal MaidaSelf
Christi HaydonSelf
Dean MentaDean MentaSelf
Harley FeinsteinHarley FeinsteinSelf
Tony ViscontiTony ViscontiSelf
Mike MyersMike MyersSelf
Fred ArmisenFred ArmisenSelf
Tammy GloverTammy GloverSelf
John HewlettSelf
Giorgio MoroderGiorgio MoroderSelf
'Weird Al' Yankovic'Weird Al' YankovicSelf
Muff WinwoodSelf
Nick RhodesNick RhodesSelf
John TaylorJohn TaylorSelf

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