Hairspray (1988)
The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!!
Plot Summary
'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.
Full Cast & Characters
Ricki Lake
Tracy Turnblad
Divine
Edna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile
Debbie Harry
Velma Von Tussle
Vitamin C
Amber von Tussle
Sonny Bono
Franklin von Tussle
Leslie Ann Powers
Penny Pingleton
Ruth Brown
Motormouth Maybelle
Jerry Stiller
Wilbur Turnblad
Michael St. Gerard
Link Larkin
Clayton Prince
Seaweed
Mink Stole
Tammy
Shawn Thompson
Corny Collins
Director & Crew
John Waters
Director
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What is the IMDb rating of Hairspray?
It has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 446 votes.
Who directed Hairspray?
Hairspray was directed by John Waters and released in 1988.
How long is Hairspray?
Hairspray has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1988-02-26
- Budget
- $2.0M
- Box Office
- $6.7M
- Status
- Released