Hairspray (1988)

"The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!!"
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Hairspray
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StarringRicki LakeDivineDebbie Harry
DirectorJohn Waters
WriterJohn Waters
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PG 1 hr 32 minFeb 26th, 1988Comedy, Music, Romance
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Plot
'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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:February 26th, 1988
On DVD & Blu-ray:November 5th, 2002 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$2,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$6,671,108 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Sara Risher, Robert Shaye
Production Companies:New Line Cinema, Stanley F. Buchthal, Robert Shaye Production
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