Cast
- Philip M. Thomas as Stix
- Irene Cara as Sparkle Williams
- Lonette McKee as Sister Williams
- Dwan Smith as Delores Williams
- Mary Alice as Effie Williams
- Dorian Harewood as Levi Brown
- Tony King as Satin Struthers
- Beatrice Winde as Mrs Waters
- Paul Lambert as Max Gerber
- Joyce Easton as Lee
- DeWayne Jessie as Ham
- Norma Miller as Doreen Gerber
- Talya Ferro as Miss Taylor
- Bob Delegall as Mr Daniels
- Armelia McQueen as Tune Ann
- Don Bexley as Bubbles
Of the people who appeared in the movie, Irene Cara became the film's breakout star: she went on to record many chart topping singles. Lonette McKee went on to other TV and film appearances with Richard Pryor, including playing Denzel Washington's on screen mother in Malcolm X, and Dorian Harewood and Philip Michael Thomas did more TV and film appearances. Thomas would be famous as Ricardo Tubbs on the TV show Miami Vice.
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