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1988

Hairspray

Directed by John Waters
The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!!

'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.

Duration

1h 32m

Released

February 26, 1988

Revenue

$6,671,108

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Rating425

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Lists71

Cast121

  • Ricki Lake
  • Divine
  • Debbie Harry
  • Vitamin C
  • Sonny Bono
  • Leslie Ann Powers
  • Ruth Brown
  • Jerry Stiller
  • Michael St. Gerard

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