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Jul 20, 2007 · A remake of the 1988 film based on the stage musical, Hairspray follows the adventures of Tracy Turnblad, a plus-size teen who fights for racial integration on a TV dance show in 1960s Baltimore. The film features a star-studded cast, including John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Zac Efron.
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- Comedy, Drama, Musical
- Adam Shankman
- 2007-07-20
Hairspray is a 2007 musical romantic comedy film based on the 2002 Broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was based on John Waters's 1988 comedy film of the same name.
Hairspray is a 1988 American comedy film written and directed by John Waters, starring Sonny Bono, Ruth Brown, Divine, Debbie Harry, Ricki Lake in her film debut, and Jerry Stiller, with special appearances by Ric Ocasek in his final film and Pia Zadora.
Feb 26, 1988 · A plump teenager fights for integration on a TV dance show in 1962 Baltimore. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this John Waters classic.
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- Comedy, Drama, Family
- John Waters
- 1988-02-26
Hairspray is an American musical with music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, with a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on John Waters's 1988 film of the same name.
Every day after school, she and her best friend Penny run home to watch the show and drool over the hot Link Larkin, much to Tracy's mother Edna's dismay. After one of the stars of the show leaves, Corny Collins holds auditions to see who will be the next teen regular.
Hairspray. In 1960s Baltimore, Tracy Turnblad auditions for a spot on a show and wins. She becomes a trendsetter in dance, fun and fashion. Her new status is enough to topple Corny's reigning dance queen and bring racial integration to the show. 11,426 IMDb 6.7 1 h 56 min 2007. X-Ray PG. Comedy · Drama · Campy · Exciting. Available to rent or buy.
