The Sparks Brothers

12
2h 20m
2021
7.37 /10 (92)

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

Overview

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.

Country : United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2021-06-18

Top Billed 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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Dean Menta

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Harley Feinstein

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Tony Visconti

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Mike Myers

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Fred Armisen

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Tammy Glover

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John Hewlett

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Giorgio Moroder

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