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Hairspray(1988)
Status: Released
Date: 1988-02-26
68%
439 Votes
Time: 1h 32m
The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!!
Overview:
'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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $2,000,000.00
Revenue: $6,671,108.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Hairspray
Top 10 Billed Cast
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
Video Trailer Hairspray
Video: Original Theatrical Trailer
Original Theatrical Trailer
35th Anniversary | John Waters
35th Anniversary Spot
35th Anniversary: John Waters Message
Ricki Lake Talks about Working with Divine on ‘Hairspray’ | TCMFF 2023
All 5 videos
Original Theatrical Trailer - Trailer
35th Anniversary | John Waters - Featurette
35th Anniversary Spot - Teaser
35th Anniversary: John Waters Message - Featurette
Ricki Lake Talks about Working with Divine on ‘Hairspray’ | TCMFF 2023 - Featurette
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