
Hairspray
1988 • Directed by
John Waters
Comedy, Music, Romance
The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!!
'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.
Release Date
2/26/1988
Rating
6.8/10
Cast
Crew

John Waters
Director

John Waters
Screenplay
David Insley
Director of Photography
Janice Hampton
Editor

Kenny Vance
Original Music Composer
Steve Apicella
First Assistant Director
Vincent Peranio
Art Direction
Jeffrey J. Haboush
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
David Davenport
Wardrobe Supervisor
Greg P. Russell
Sound Re-Recording Mixer