Hairspray

1988

PG

1h 32m

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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'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.

Directors

Writers

John Waters(screenplay by)
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Ricki Lake
Tracy Turnblad
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Divine
Edna Turnblad
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Debbie Harry
Velma Von Tussle
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Vitamin C
Amber von Tussle
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Sonny Bono
Franklin von Tussle
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Leslie Ann Powers
Penny Pingleton
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Ruth Brown
Motormouth Maybelle
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Jerry Stiller
Wilbur Turnblad
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Shawn Thompson
Corny Collins
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Ric Ocasek
Beatnik Cat
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Pia Zadora
Beatnik Chick
Jo Ann Havrilla
Prudence Pingleton
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Alan J. Wendl
Mr. Pinky

Directors

Writers

John Waters(screenplay by)

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Details

Release date

February 26, 1988 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

New Line Cinema

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Box office

Budget

$2,000,000

Gross worldwide

$6,671,108

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