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Hairspray (1988) | Slate

Hairspray

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Rated 6.8 on TMDB

Hairspray

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.

Released: 1988
Runtime: 1h 32m
Rated: PG
Genres: Comedy
Country: United States of America
Language: English

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John WatersDirector, Writer

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Steve ApicellaFirst Assistant Director

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Ricki LakeTracy Turnblad
DivineEdna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile
Debbie HarryVelma Von Tussle

Vitamin CAmber von Tussle
Sonny BonoFranklin von Tussle
Leslie Ann PowersPenny Pingleton
Ruth BrownMotormouth Maybelle
Jerry StillerWilbur Turnblad

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