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Glitter

Glitter

In music she found her dream, her love, herself.

20014.31h 44m

Overview

A young woman is catapulted into pop stardom, with her already-famous DJ boyfriend calling the shots.

Directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall
Written by Kate Lanier, Cheryl L. West
Produced by Laurence Mark, Kate Lanier
Box OfficeBudget: $22.0MRevenue: $5.3M

Top Cast

Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey

Billie Frank

Max Beesley

Max Beesley

Julian 'Dice' Black

Da Brat

Da Brat

Louise

Tia Texada

Tia Texada

Roxanne

Valarie Pettiford

Valarie Pettiford

Lillian Frank

Ann Magnuson

Ann Magnuson

Kelly

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard

Timothy Walker

Padma Lakshmi

Padma Lakshmi

Sylk

Dorian Harewood

Dorian Harewood

Guy Richardson

Grant Nickalls

Grant Nickalls

Jack Bridges

Themes & Keywords

talentcareer womantalent showmovie star

About Glitter

Glitter is a drama, music, romance film released in 2001 exploring themes of talent, career woman, talent show, movie star. Directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall, it stars Mariah Carey, Max Beesley, Da Brat. A young woman is catapulted into pop stardom, with her already-famous DJ boyfriend calling the shots.

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