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