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Hairspray (1988)

Hairspray (1988)

Comedy Romance Music

The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!!

Release Date: 1988, February 26
Directors: John Waters
Countries: United States of America
Production: New Line Cinema
Cast: Josh Charles, Vitamin C, Vincent De Paul, Mink Stole, Susan Lowe, Mary Vivian Pearce, George Stover, Michael Willis, Paul Zimmerman, Joey Perillo, Frederick Strother, Debbie Harry

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.

Keywords:

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