Hairspray

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.

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Director

John Waters

Director

Cast

Ricki Lake

Tracy Turnblad

Divine

Edna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile

Debbie Harry

Velma Von Tussle

Vitamin C

Amber von Tussle

Sonny Bono

Franklin von Tussle

Leslie Ann Powers

Penny Pingleton

Ruth Brown

Motormouth Maybelle

Jerry Stiller

Wilbur Turnblad

Michael St. Gerard

Link Larkin

Clayton Prince

Seaweed

Mink Stole

Tammy

Shawn Thompson

Corny Collins

Ric Ocasek

Beatnik Cat

Pia Zadora

Beatnik Chick

Jo Ann Havrilla

Prudence Pingleton

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