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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.
- $203.5 million
- Marc Shaiman
- $75 million
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.
- (136K)
- Comedy, Drama, Musical
- Adam Shankman
- 2007-07-20
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.
- $8.3 million
- Kenny Vance
- $2.7 million
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. The songs include 1960s-style dance music and "downtown" rhythm and blues.
- Scott Wittman, Marc Shaiman
Feb 26, 1988 · Hairspray: Directed by John Waters. With Sonny Bono, Ruth Brown, Divine, Debbie Harry. A 'pleasantly plump' teenager teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.
- John Waters
- 77
- 2 min
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. 11,394 IMDb 6.7 1 h 56 min 2007. X-Ray PG. Comedy · Drama · Campy · Exciting. Available to rent or buy.
