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Hairspray

(1988)  movie

Hairspray
Hairspray

Summary

'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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Details

Premiere
Feb 26, 1988
Runtime
92 m
Genres
Comedy Drama Romance

Cast

Ricki Lake
Divine
Leslie Ann Powers
Debbie Harry
Sonny Bono
Ruth Brown
Jerry Stiller
Vitamin C
Michael St. Gerard
Clayton Prince
Mink Stole
Shawn Thompson

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