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Hairspray

In 1962 Baltimore, a plus-sized teenager shakes up the community by becoming a local TV dance show star, teaching valuable lessons about integration and self-acceptance.

In 1962 Baltimore, a rebellious teenager named Tracy Turnblad strives to become the winner of the prestigious 'Miss Auto Show' pageant while challenging racial inequality.

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Main Cast

Ricki LakeRicki LakeTracy Turnblad
DivineDivineEdna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile
Debbie HarryDebbie HarryVelma Von Tussle
Vitamin CVitamin CAmber von Tussle
Sonny BonoSonny BonoFranklin von Tussle
Leslie Ann PowersLeslie Ann PowersPenny Pingleton
Ruth BrownRuth BrownMotormouth Maybelle
Jerry StillerJerry StillerWilbur Turnblad
Michael St. GerardMichael St. GerardLink Larkin
Clayton PrinceClayton PrinceSeaweed
Mink StoleMink StoleTammy
Shawn ThompsonShawn ThompsonCorny Collins
Ric OcasekRic OcasekBeatnik Cat
Pia ZadoraPia ZadoraBeatnik Chick
Josh CharlesJosh CharlesIggy
Jason DownsJason DownsBobby
Holter GrahamHolter GrahamI.Q. Jones
Brooke Stacy MillsBrooke Stacy MillsLou Ann Levorowski
John WatersJohn WatersDr. Fredrickson
Verna DayVerna DayNadine's Mother
Brook YeatonBrook YeatonTough Guy #1
Rhea FeikinRhea FeikinGeometry Teacher
Coley SohnColey SohnSlapped Girl
Susan LoweSusan LoweAngry Mother
Mary JeffersonMary JeffersonStreet Lady #1
Leo RoccaLeo RoccaGovernor John Millard Tawes
James Adam TuckerJames Adam TuckerCop
David SamsonDavid SamsonWZZT Official
Joey PerilloJoey PerilloTV Secruity Guard
Mary Vivian PearceMary Vivian PearceHairhopper Mother
Dale Guy MadisonDale Guy MadisonStreet Watcher
Bill Lee BrownBill Lee BrownGovernor's Mansion Pickets
Fredella CallowayFredella CallowayGovernor's Mansion Pickets
Kevin MurrayKevin MurrayGovernor's Mansion Policeman
George StoverGeorge StoverGovernor's Mansion Policeman
Michael WillisMichael WillisGovernor's Mansion Newsman
Milton Clark Jr.Milton Clark Jr.Von Tussle Pickets
Rudy JonesRudy JonesAmusement Park Patron
Frederick StrotherFrederick StrotherPoliceman
John Carhart IIIJohn Carhart IIIDancer (uncredited)
Vincent De PaulVincent De PaulCarmelita's Partner (uncredited)
Lisa M. DeHavenLisa M. DeHavenHair Hoppin' Mother (uncredited)
Stephen WozniakStephen WozniakDancer (uncredited)

Creators

John WatersJohn WatersDirector, Screenplay

Hairspray Videos

35th Anniversary: John Waters Message

35th Anniversary: John Waters Message

35th Anniversary | John Waters

35th Anniversary | John Waters

Hairspray 1988 vs. Hairspray 2007

Hairspray 1988 vs. Hairspray 2007

Original Theatrical Trailer

Original Theatrical Trailer

Info about Hairspray

Studio(s): New Line Cinema

Originally Released: United States, Feb 26, 1988

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $6,671,108.00

Budget: $2,000,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Music, Romance, Drama, Family, Musical

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