Comedy ·Romance ·Drama · United Kingdom · 2007 · 1h 57m

Hairspray

Hairspray poster
Director
Adam Shankman
Cast
Nikki Blonsky as Tracy Turnblad John Travolta as Edna Turnblad Michelle Pfeiffer as Velma Von Tussle Christopher Walken as Wilbur Turnblad Amanda Bynes as Penny Pingleton James Marsden as Corny Collins
Crew
Bojan Bazelli — Director of Photography Michael Tronick — Editor Marc Shaiman — Original Music Composer Leslie Dixon — Screenplay Craig Zadan — Producer Neil Meron — Producer
Tagline

When you follow your own beat, the world will follow you.

Synopsis

Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad auditions to be on Baltimore's most popular dance show - The Corny Collins Show - and lands a prime spot. Through her newfound fame, she becomes determined to help her friends and end the racial segregation that has been a staple of the show.

Trailer Hairspray — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
dancedreamsbaltimore, usarace politicsmusicalbased on play or musicalequalityschool partyintegrationoverweight womanremaketeen movie
Key Collaborators
Adam Shankman Director Bojan Bazelli Director of Photography Michael Tronick Editor Marc Shaiman Original Music Composer Leslie Dixon Screenplay Craig Zadan Producer Neil Meron Producer David Gropman Production Design Rita Ryack Costume Design
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