Movie: Polyester

Top 10 Billed Cast

Divine
Divine

Francine Fishpaw

Tab Hunter
Tab Hunter

Todd Tomorrow

Edith Massey
Edith Massey

Cuddles Kovinsky

David Samson
David Samson

Elmer Fishpaw

Mary Garlington
Mary Garlington

Lu-Lu Fishpaw

Ken King
Ken King

Dexter Fishpaw

Mink Stole
Mink Stole

Sandra Sullivan

Joni Ruth White
Joni Ruth White

La Rue

Hans Kramm
Hans Kramm

Heintz

Stiv Bators
Stiv Bators

Bo-Bo Belsinger

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