Hairspray (1988)

Hairspray (1988)

The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!! 1988-02-26 United States of America 92 Min. PG-13
6.8 407 votes

Overview

'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.

Cast

Ricki Lake is Tracy Turnblad
Tracy Turnblad
Divine is Edna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile
Edna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile
Debbie Harry is Velma Von Tussle
Velma Von Tussle
Vitamin C is Amber von Tussle
Amber von Tussle
Sonny Bono is Franklin von Tussle
Franklin von Tussle
Leslie Ann Powers is Penny Pingleton
Penny Pingleton
Ruth Brown is Motormouth Maybelle
Motormouth Maybelle
Jerry Stiller is Wilbur Turnblad
Wilbur Turnblad
Michael St. Gerard is Link Larkin
Mink Stole is Tammy
Shawn Thompson is Corny Collins
Corny Collins