Hairspray (1988)
Movie
1988
PG
1 HOUR 30 MINS
Comedy
When Tracy Turnblad, an overweight teen, auditions for a spot on a popular teen dance show, she beats out the spiteful Amber von Tussle, winning over Amber’s boyfriend in the process.
Cast & Crew
Ricki Lake Tracy Turnblad
Divine Edna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile
Jerry Stiller Wilbur Turnblad
Sonny Bono Franklin von Tussle
Colleen Fitzpatrick Amber von Tussle
Ruth Brown Motormouth Mabel
Michael St. Gerard Link Larkin
Deborah Harry Velma Von Tussle
Leslie Ann Powers Penny Pingleton
Clayton Prince Seaweed
Mink Stole Tammy
Shawn Thompson Corny Collins
Ric Ocasek Beatnik Cat
Pia Zadora Beatnik Chick
John Waters Director
John Waters Screenwriter
Stanley F. Buchthal Co-Producer
Pat Moran Associate Producer
Rachel Talalay Producer
Robert Shaye Executive Producer
Sara Risher Executive Producer
John Waters Co-Producer
David Insley Cinematography
Janice Hampton Film Editing
Kenny Vance Original Music
Vincent Peranio Production Design
Vincent Peranio Art Direction
Van Smith Costume Design
Julia Cort Second Assistant Director
Mary Colquhoun Casting
Pat Moran Casting
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