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