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The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!! - Hairspray
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Title: Hairspray

Release Date: 26 Feb 1988

Runtime: 1h 32m

Genre: Comedy

Director: New Line Cinema

Production Companies: New Line Cinema

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.8 (410 votes)

Cast

  • Tracy Turnblad: Ricki Lake
  • Edna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile: Divine
  • Velma Von Tussle: Debbie Harry
  • Amber von Tussle: Vitamin C
  • Franklin von Tussle: Sonny Bono
  • Penny Pingleton: Leslie Ann Powers
  • Motormouth Maybelle: Ruth Brown
  • Wilbur Turnblad: Jerry Stiller
  • Link Larkin: Michael St. Gerard
  • Seaweed: Clayton Prince
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