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Hairspray

Not Rated
Comedy
6.8/10(408 ratings)

'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.

02-26-1988
1h 32m
Hairspray
Backdrop for Hairspray

Main Cast

Ricki Lake

Ricki Lake

Tracy Turnblad

Divine

Divine

Edna Turnblad

Debbie Harry

Debbie Harry

Velma Von Tussle

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

Amber von Tussle

Sonny Bono

Sonny Bono

Franklin von Tussle

Leslie Ann Powers

Leslie Ann Powers

Penny Pingleton

Ruth Brown

Ruth Brown

Motormouth Maybelle

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
John Waters
Production:
New Line Cinema
Revenue:
$6,671,108
Budget:
$2,000,000

Key Crew

Director:
John Waters
Screenplay:
John Waters
Key Hair Stylist:
Christine Mason
Hairstylist:
Bonnie Walker
Assistant Craft Service:
Jim Whitaker

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en