Hairspray (1988) [Gay Themed Movie]

Hairspray   

 
1988 • English • 1 hr 32 min
Directed By:  John Waters

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Overview

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.

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Ricki Lake
Ricki Lake
Tracy Turnblad
Divine
Divine
Edna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile
Leslie Ann Powers
Leslie Ann Powers
Penny Pingleton
Debbie Harry
Debbie Harry
Velma Von Tussle
Sonny Bono
Sonny Bono
Franklin von Tussle
Ruth Brown
Ruth Brown
Motormouth Maybelle
Jerry Stiller
Jerry Stiller
Wilbur Turnblad
Vitamin C
Vitamin C
Amber von Tussle
Michael St. Gerard
Michael St. Gerard
Link Larkin
Clayton Prince
Clayton Prince
Seaweed
Mink Stole
Mink Stole
Tammy
Shawn Thompson
Shawn Thompson
Corny Collins
Ric Ocasek
Ric Ocasek
Beatnik Cat
Pia Zadora
Pia Zadora
Beatnik Chick
Jo Ann Havrilla
Jo Ann Havrilla
Prudence Pingleton
Alan J. Wendl
Alan J. Wendl
Mr. Pinky
Josh Charles
Josh Charles
Iggy
Jason Downs
Jason Downs
Bobby
Holter Graham
Holter Graham
I.Q. Jones
Dan Griffith
Dan Griffith
Brad

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Official Trailer [SD]
Official Trailer [SD]
Official Trailer [SD]

Information

Media Type
Movie
Release Date
02/26/1988
Runtime
1 hr 32 min
MPAA Rating
PG
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$6,671,108
Original Language
English
Spoken Languages
English
Production Countries
United States
Production Companies
• New Line Cinema

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