Hairspray
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Music, Romance
- Director
- John Waters
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Ricki LakeTracy Turnblad
DivineEdna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile
Debbie HarryVelma Von Tussle
Vitamin CAmber von Tussle
Sonny BonoFranklin von Tussle
Leslie Ann PowersPenny Pingleton
Ruth BrownMotormouth Maybelle
Jerry StillerWilbur Turnblad
Michael St. GerardLink Larkin
Clayton PrinceSeaweed🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hairspray about?
- '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.
- Who directed Hairspray?
- Hairspray was directed by John Waters.
- When was Hairspray released?
- Hairspray was released on February 26, 1988.
- How long is Hairspray?
- Hairspray has a runtime of 1h 32m.
- Where can I track Hairspray?
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