Hairspray 36 years old
The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!!
'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.
Credits
Hairspray Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| John Waters He was 41, 19 years old when he died | as Dr. Fredrickson |
| Pia Zadora She was 33, now 70 years old | as Beatnik Chick |
| Debbie Harry She was 42, now 79 years old | as Velma Von Tussle |
| Sonny Bono He was 53, 62 years old when he died | as Franklin von Tussle |
| Jerry Stiller He was 60, now 97 years old | as Wilbur Turnblad |
| Holter Graham He was 16, now 52 years old | as I.Q. Jones |
| Josh Charles He was 16, now 53 years old | as Iggy |
| Michael St. Gerard He was 27, now 63 years old | as Link Larkin |
| Divine She was 42, 42 years old when she died | as Edna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile |
| Ricki Lake She was 19, now 56 years old | as Tracy Turnblad |
| Vitamin C She was 18, now 55 years old | as Amber von Tussle |
| Ric Ocasek He was 38, 70 years old when he died | as Beatnik Cat |
| Clayton Prince He was 22, now 59 years old | as Seaweed |
| Mink Stole She was 40, now 77 years old | as Tammy |
| Ruth Brown She was 60, 78 years old when she died | as Motormouth Maybelle |
| Jason Downs He was 14, now 51 years old | as Bobby |
| Joann Havrilla | as Prudence Pingleton |
| Shawn Alex Thompson | as Corny Collins |
Hairspray Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Janice Hampton as Editor. | Editing |
| Greg P. Russell as Sound Re-Recording Mixer. He was 11 (now 24) years old | Sound |
| David Insley as Director of Photography. | Camera |
| Charles Roggero as Editor. | Editing |
| Van Smith as Costume Design. He was 42 (61) years old when He died | Costume & Make-Up |
| John Waters as Director. He was 41 (19) years old when He died | Directing |
| John Waters as Screenplay. He was 41 (19) years old when He died | Writing |
| Vincent Peranio as Art Direction. He was 43 (now 79) years old | Art |
| Vincent Peranio as Production Design. He was 43 (now 79) years old | Art |
| Rachel Talalay as Producer. She was 29 (now 66) years old | Production |
| Sara Risher as Executive Producer. | Production |
Hairspray (36 years)
The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!!
- Release day: Friday, February 26, 1988
- Runtime: 92 minutes
- Budget: 2000000.00
- Revenue: 6671108.00