Poster for Hairspray (1988)

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Hairspray (1988)

Feb 26, 1988 · 1h 32m

6.8/10 TMDB user score
471 votes on TMDB

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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Top cast

  • Ricki Lake Ricki Lake Tracy Turnblad
  • Divine Divine Edna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile
  • Debbie Harry Debbie Harry Velma Von Tussle
  • Vitamin C Vitamin C Amber von Tussle
  • Sonny Bono Sonny Bono Franklin von Tussle
  • Leslie Ann Powers Leslie Ann Powers Penny Pingleton
  • Ruth Brown Ruth Brown Motormouth Maybelle
  • Jerry Stiller Jerry Stiller Wilbur Turnblad
  • 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 Prudence Pingleton
  • Alan J. Wendl Alan J. Wendl Mr. Pinky

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