Overview

In this deliciously tart adaptation of a short story by Elmore Leonard, a beautiful young widow’s hilltop mansion has just burned to the ground, and a very savvy insurance investigator (Stoltz) shows up at her home to interview her about the blaze. Joseph Gordon-Levitt (“3rd Rock from the Sun”) makes a dazzling directorial debut with this taut cat-and-mouse game played out by two equal adversaries.

Cast

Carla Gugino, Eric Stoltz, Xander Berkeley, Channing Tatum

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What is "Sparks" about?

In this deliciously tart adaptation of a short story by Elmore Leonard, a beautiful young widow’s hilltop mansion has just burned to the ground, and a very savvy insurance investigator (Stoltz) shows up at her home to interview her about the blaze. Joseph Gordon-Levitt (“3rd Rock from the Sun”) makes a dazzling directorial debut with this taut cat-and-mouse game played out by two equal adversaries.

When was "Sparks" released?

Sparks was released in 2009.

Who stars in "Sparks"?

The cast includes Carla Gugino, Eric Stoltz, Xander Berkeley, Channing Tatum.