Hairspray

1988 · TMDB 6.8

Directed by John Waters

'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.

Ricki Lake Divine Debbie Harry Vitamin C Sonny Bono Leslie Ann Powers Ruth Brown Jerry Stiller Michael St. Gerard Clayton Prince Mink Stole Shawn Thompson

Director · John Waters Producer · Rachel Talalay Writer · John Waters Cinematography · David Insley Composer · Kenny Vance Editor · Janice Hampton

Runtime: 92 min
Released: 1988-02-26
Studio: New Line Cinema
Country: United States of America
Language: English
TMDB score: 6.8

Music Comedy Romance

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