1988PG· 92 min
Hairspray
The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!!
Comedy Drama
6.8 / 10TMDB Score
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.
Director: John Waters
Cast: Ricki Lake, Divine, Debbie Harry, Vitamin C, Sonny Bono
Tags
1960s60samusement parkauto showbaltimoreBaltimoreBetter than the remakebig haircivil rightscross cultural relations
