Hairspray (1988)
The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!!
Starring Ricki Lake, Divine, Leslie Ann Powers
Directed by John Waters
'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.
Runtime: 92 min.
Rating: 6.9
DVD [1988]/Pecker
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Comedy,Family,Music
Keywords: baltimore,integration,racial segregation,hair,detention,woman played by man,intercultural relationship,interracial love,interracial friendship,drag,modeling,1960s,dance show
Cast
Tracy Turnblad
Edna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile
Penny Pingleton
Velma Von Tussle
Franklin von Tussle
Motormouth Maybelle
Wilbur Turnblad
Amber von Tussle (as Colleen Fitzpatrick)
Link Larkin
Seaweed
Tammy
Corny Collins
Beatnik Cat (special apperances)
Beatnik Chick
Prudence Pingleton (as Joann Havrilla)
Mr. Pinky (as Alan Wendl)
Iggy (as Josh A. Charles)
Bobby
I.Q. Jones
Brad
Pam
Consuella
Dash
Lou Ann Levorowski
Fender
Carmelita
Shelly
Nadine
L'il Inez
Paddy Pingleton
Dr. Fredrickson
Self
Mrs. Malinski
Nadine's Mother
Joke Store Customer
Joke Store Customer
Joke Store Customer
Clinton
Brent
Amy
Tough Guy #1
Tough Guy #2
Principal Davidson
Geometry Teacher
Slapped Girl
Angry Mother
Mrs. Shipley
Girl in Lunchroom
Gym Teacher
Lead Lafayette (as Keith Douglas)
Lafayette #2
Lafayette #3
Girl in Classroom
Girl in Classroom
Trinklette #1
Trinklette #2
Trinklette #3
Street Lady #1
Street Lady #2
Wino
Governor John Millard Tawes
Governor's Aide
First Lady
Singing Bum
Snoopy Old Lady
Teen Center Boy
Cop (as Adam Tucker)
WZZT Official
WZZT Official
TV Secruity Guard
Hairhopper Mother
Street Watcher
Street Watcher
Street Watcher
Montrose Guard
Montrose Inmate
Governor's Mansion Pickets (as W.H. Brown)
Governor's Mansion Pickets
Governor's Mansion Pickets
Governor's Mansion Pickets
Governor's Mansion Pickets
Governor's Mansion Pickets
Governor's Mansion Pickets
Governor's Mansion Policeman
Governor's Mansion Policeman
Governor's Mansion Policeman
Governor's Mansion Newsman
Governor's Mansion Newsman
Governor's Mansion Newsman
Von Tussle Pickets
Von Tussle Pickets
Von Tussle Pickets
Von Tussle Pickets
Von Tussle Pickets
Von Tussle Pickets
Amusement Park Patron
Amusement Park Patron
Amusement Park Patron
Amusement Park Patron
Amusement Park Patron
Amusement Park Patron
Amusement Park Patron
Slob Redneck Woman
Teen Street Fan
News Announcer
Policeman (as Frederick Strother Jr.)
Redneck Puncher
Dodge 'em Car Patron
Amusement park person (uncredited)
Amusement Park Patron
Dancer (uncredited)
Newsman (uncredited)
Special Ed Student (uncredited)
Carmelita's Partner (uncredited)
Hair Hoppin' Mother (uncredited)
Dancer (uncredited)
Dancer (uncredited)
Student (uncredited)
Amusement Park Patron (uncredited)
The Creep (uncredited)
Dancer (uncredited)