
Hairspray
Hairspray
Release: 1988-02-26·Runtime: 92m·★ 6.8
ComedyMusicRomance
'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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
New Line Cinema
Stanley F. Buchthal
Robert Shaye Production
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Doug Robertsas Paddy Pingleton
Clayton Princeas Seaweed
Sonny Bonoas Franklin von Tussle
Brook Yeatonas Tough Guy #1
Susan Loweas Angry Mother
Michael St. Gerardas Link Larkin
Angel Harperas Governor's Mansion Pickets
Ricki Lakeas Tracy Turnblad
Vitamin Cas Amber von Tussle
James Adam Tuckeras Cop
Jason Downsas Bobby
Kevin Murrayas Governor's Mansion Policeman
Shawn Thompsonas Corny Collins
Alan J. Wendlas Mr. Pinky
Jerry Stilleras Wilbur Turnblad
Ruth Brownas Motormouth Maybelle
Kim Webbas Carmelita
George Stoveras Governor's Mansion Policeman
Josh Charlesas Iggy
Holter Grahamas I.Q. Jones
Ric Ocasekas Beatnik Cat
Leslie Ann Powersas Penny Pingleton
Mojo Gentryas Street Watcher
Chuck Yeatonas Governor's Mansion Newsman
Mary Vivian Pearceas Hairhopper Mother
Vincent De Paulas Carmelita's Partner (uncredited)
Brooke Stacy Millsas Lou Ann Levorowski
Rosemary Knoweras Mrs. Shipley
Frederick Strotheras Policeman
Michael Willisas Governor's Mansion Newsman
Elizabeth Coffey
David Samsonas WZZT Official
Pia Zadoraas Beatnik Chick
John Watersas Dr. Fredrickson
Fredella Callowayas Governor's Mansion Pickets
Mink Stoleas Tammy
Divineas Edna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile
Joey Perilloas TV Secruity Guard
Debbie Harryas Velma Von Tussle
Bill Lee Brownas Governor's Mansion Pickets
John Carhart IIIas Dancer (uncredited)Crew
" />Kenny VanceOriginal Music Composer
" />Rachel TalalayProducer
" />Jim WhitakerAssistant Craft Service
" />Robert ShayeExecutive Producer
" />John WatersDirector, Co-Producer, Writer
" />Pat MoranAssociate Producer, Casting Director
" />Rachel SweetTheme Song Performance
" />Greg P. RussellSound Re-Recording Mixer