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Released Year: 1988
Runtime: 92 minutes
Directors: John Waters
Casts: Brooke Stacy Mills, Josh Charles, Jerry Stiller, Vitamin C, Pia Zadora, Debbie Harry, John Waters, Ricki Lake, Holter Graham, Joey Perillo, Ric Ocasek, Sonny Bono, Mink Stole, Joann Havrilla, Michael St. Gerard, Alan J. Wendl, Divine, Ruth Brown, Clayton Prince, Shawn Alex Thompson, Jason Downs
IMDB: Hairspray (1988)
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(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
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Chicago Reader -
Not only Waters's best movie, but a crossover gesture that expands his appeal without compromising his vision one iota; Ricki Lake as the hefty young heroine is especially delightful.
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Los Angeles Times -
Hairspray is a deliriously fast and funny satire of the '60s that marks John Waters' best shot yet at mainstream audiences. [25 Feb 1988, p.1]
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TV Guide Magazine -
Controversial filmmaker John Waters finally hits his commercial stride in this film, parlaying his keen social observation and great compassion for society's outsiders into a colorful and engaging comedy full of dancing, music and heartfelt nostalgia.
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Washington Post -
It seems inappropriate to call ick noir auteur Waters a breath of fresh air. But, amid the stale odor of our man-made, musty, Muzaked lives, he's a welcome gust of Renuzit.
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Empire -
Thoroughly charming, and thoroughly deserving of its cult status.
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Hairspray (1988)
Ample teen Tracy Turnblad wants nothing more than to be on the hip local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show" -- and when her dream comes true, her lively moves and bubbly personality meet with unexpected popularity. But after witnessing firsthand the terrible state of race relations in 1960s Baltimore, Turnblad becomes an outspoken advocate for desegregation.
Hairspray (1988)
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...
Information
Released Year: 1988
Runtime: 92 minutes
Directors: John Waters
Casts: Brooke Stacy Mills, Josh Charles, Jerry Stiller, Vitamin C, Pia Zadora, Debbie Harry, John Waters, Ricki Lake, Holter Graham, Joey Perillo, Ric Ocasek, Sonny Bono, Mink Stole, Joann Havrilla, Michael St. Gerard, Alan J. Wendl, Divine, Ruth Brown, Clayton Prince, Shawn Alex Thompson, Jason Downs
IMDB: Hairspray (1988)
Storyline
Ample teen Tracy Turnblad wants nothing more than to be on the hip local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show" -- and when her dream comes true, her lively moves and bubbly personality meet with unexpected popularity. But after witnessing firsthand the terrible state of race relations in 1960s Baltimore, Turnblad becomes an outspoken advocate for desegregation.
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Reviews
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Chicago Reader -
Not only Waters's best movie, but a crossover gesture that expands his appeal without compromising his vision one iota; Ricki Lake as the hefty young heroine is especially delightful.
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Los Angeles Times -
Hairspray is a deliriously fast and funny satire of the '60s that marks John Waters' best shot yet at mainstream audiences. [25 Feb 1988, p.1]
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TV Guide Magazine -
Controversial filmmaker John Waters finally hits his commercial stride in this film, parlaying his keen social observation and great compassion for society's outsiders into a colorful and engaging comedy full of dancing, music and heartfelt nostalgia.
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Washington Post -
It seems inappropriate to call ick noir auteur Waters a breath of fresh air. But, amid the stale odor of our man-made, musty, Muzaked lives, he's a welcome gust of Renuzit.
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Empire -
Thoroughly charming, and thoroughly deserving of its cult status.
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Ample teen Tracy Turnblad wants nothing more than to be on the hip local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show" -- and when her dream comes true, her lively moves and bubbly personality meet with unexpected popularity. But after witnessing firsthand the terrible state of race relations in 1960s Baltimore, Turnblad becomes an outspoken advocate for desegregation.
Ample teen Tracy Turnblad wants nothing more than to be on the hip local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show" -- and when her dream comes true, her lively moves and bubbly personality meet with unexpected popularity. But after witnessing firsthand the terrible state of race relations in 1960s Baltimore, Turnblad becomes an outspoken advocate for desegregation.
Ample teen Tracy Turnblad wants nothing more than to be on the hip local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show" -- and when her dream comes true, her lively moves and bubbly personality meet with unexpected popularity. But after witnessing firsthand the terrible state of race relations in 1960s Baltimore, Turnblad becomes an outspoken advocate for desegregation.
Ample teen Tracy Turnblad wants nothing more than to be on the hip local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show" -- and when her dream comes true, her lively moves and bubbly personality meet with unexpected popularity. But after witnessing firsthand the terrible state of race relations in 1960s Baltimore, Turnblad becomes an outspoken advocate for desegregation.