Hairspray

PG
1h 32m

Release Date: Feb 26, 1988 | Limited

A 'pleasantly plump' teenager teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.

Releases

2023 Re-release (Fathom Entertainment) | Jun 11, 2023

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Director & Top Cast

Arkasha Stevenson
Director

Sonny Bono
Franklin von Tussle

Ruth Brown
Motormouth Maybelle

Divine
Edna Turnblad

Debbie Harry
Velma Von Tussle

Ricki Lake
Tracy Turnblad

Jerry Stiller

Wilbur Turnblad

Vitamin C

Amber von Tussle

Michael St. Gerard

Link Larkin

Leslie Ann Powers

Penny Pingleton

Clayton Prince

Seaweed

Mink Stole

Tammy

Shawn Thompson

Corny Collins

Ric Ocasek

Beatnik Cat

Pia Zadora

Beatnik Chick

Jo Ann Havrilla

Prudence Pingleton

Alan J. Wendl

Mr. Pinky

Josh Charles

Iggy

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: Ultra Stereo

Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Summaries

Storyline

It's Baltimore, 1962, and rebellious teenager Tracy Turnblad (Lake) attempts to win the coveted 'Miss Auto Show' crown as she fights against racial discrimination. Written and directed by John Waters (Polyester, Serial Mom) and featuring rock legends Sonny Bono and Deborah Harry as the pushy parents of Tracy's rival. '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. — Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>