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Screenplay John Waters
Director John Waters

Hairspray

Comedy1988

Tagline: The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!!

Release Date: 1988-02-26

Duration: 92 minutes

Synopsis

'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.

Casting

  • John Waters
    Dr. Fredrickson
  • Jerry Stiller
    Wilbur Turnblad
  • Ricki Lake
    Tracy Turnblad
  • Debbie Harry
    Velma Von Tussle
  • Pia Zadora
    Beatnik Chick
  • Divine
    Edna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile
  • Josh Charles
    Iggy
  • Sonny Bono
    Franklin von Tussle
  • Brooke Stacy Mills
    Lou Ann Levorowski
  • Leslie Ann Powers
    Penny Pingleton