FILM

Hairspray (1988)

Name: Hairspray
Director: John Waters
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1988-02-26
Cast: Ricki Lake, Divine, Debbie Harry, Vitamin C, Sonny Bono

Film · 1988 · 92 min · PG · Comedy

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.

Directed by John Waters

Starring Ricki Lake, Divine, Debbie Harry, Vitamin C, Sonny Bono, Leslie Ann Powers, Ruth Brown, Jerry Stiller

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Release dates in the United States

In cinemas	26 February 1988
Digital release	Not listed
Physical release	Not listed
First release anywhere	26 February 1988

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