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Hairspray (N/A)

⏱ 92 min musical film

Plot

1988 film by John Waters

✍️ CinePearl Editorial

Why Watch This

Hairspray is a English-language musical film from United States, directed by John Waters. The screenplay is credited to John Waters. The cast features Ricki Lake, Shawn Thompson, Leslie Ann Powers, Michael St. Gerard and Mink Stole, alongside Divine and Jerry Stiller. It runs 92 minutes.

Best For

Music lovers, English cinema lovers, John Waters followers, Ricki Lake fans, Shawn Thompson fans, Quick weeknight watchers

The CinePearl Take

Hairspray is a English film in the musical mould — expect melodies you may find yourself humming afterwards. John Waters directs and the script comes from John Waters. Ricki Lake and Shawn Thompson are among the leads. Made in United States, it is a natural pick for anyone exploring English-language films. At 92 minutes, it keeps a brisk pace.

Cast & Crew

Director
John Waters
Cast
Ricki Lake, Shawn Thompson, Leslie Ann Powers, Michael St. Gerard, Mink Stole, Divine, Jerry Stiller
Writer
John Waters

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