Hairspray
1988
Movie Information
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.
Release Date
February 26, 1988
Director
John Waters
Runtime
1h 32m
Cast
Ricki LakeDivineDebbie HarryVitamin CSonny BonoLeslie Ann PowersRuth BrownJerry StillerMichael St. GerardClayton Prince
Production
New Line Cinema
Genres
ComedyMusicRomance