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 WatersDr. Fredrickson
- Jerry StillerWilbur Turnblad
- Ricki LakeTracy Turnblad
- Debbie HarryVelma Von Tussle
- Pia ZadoraBeatnik Chick
- DivineEdna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile
- Josh CharlesIggy
- Sonny BonoFranklin von Tussle
- Brooke Stacy MillsLou Ann Levorowski
- Leslie Ann PowersPenny Pingleton
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