Hairspray

'Pleasantly plump' teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a teen hero, she starts using her fame to speak out for the causes she believes in, most of all integration. In doing so, she earns the wrath of the show's former star, Amber Von Tussle, as well as Amber's manipulative, pro-segregation parents. The rivalry comes to a head as Amber and Tracy vie for the title of Miss Auto Show 1963.

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Release date

26 Feb 1988

Runtime

1 h 32 min

• TMDB 6.8

Genres

• Comedy

Director

John Waters

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Countries

• US

Cast

Ricki Lakeas Tracy TurnbladDivineas Edna Turnblad / Arvin HodgepileDebbie Harryas Velma Von TussleVitamin Cas Amber von TussleSonny Bonoas Franklin von TussleLeslie Ann Powersas Penny PingletonRuth Brownas Motormouth MaybelleJerry Stilleras Wilbur TurnbladMichael St. Gerardas Link LarkinClayton Princeas Seaweed

Writers

John Waters

Composer

Kenny Vance

Cinematography

DIDavid Insley

Studios

New Line CinemaSFStanley F. BuchthalRSRobert Shaye Production

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