Sparkle's Tavern

Where wishes come true.

Siblings hide their ownership of a bordello from their mother. When she is visited by a man who shares the joys of sexual enlightenment with her, her entire world is turned upside down.

1985

Fantasy·Comedy

1h 59min

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Top Billed Cast

Marion Eaton
Mrs. Betty Blake
Melinda McDowell
Sparkle
Jerry Terranova
Buster Blake
Al Perez
Brandon
Peter Paskos
The Lost Father
Laurie Hendricks

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