Hairspray 1988

Name: Hairspray
Released: 1988-02-26
Cast: Ricki Lake, Divine, Leslie Ann Powers, Debbie Harry, Sonny Bono

Synopsis:

'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.

Directed by:	John Waters
Written by:	John Waters
Release date:	1988-02-26
Runtime:	92 minutes
Critics score:	97 / 100
Tagline:	The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!!