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Hairspray
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Directed by Adam Shankman. With Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer.
6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTPleasantly 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…
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MoviHero lists July 19, 2007 as the release date for Hairspray. Adam Shankman is the listed director. The listed cast includes Nikki Blonsky as Tracy Turnblad, John Travolta as Edna Turnblad, Michelle Pfeiffer as Velma Von Tussle, Christopher Walken as Wilbur Turnblad. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 19, 2007
GenresDrama · Comedy · Romance
Runtime1h 56m
DirectorAdam Shankman
CastNikki Blonsky as Tracy Turnblad, John Travolta as Edna Turnblad, Michelle Pfeiffer as Velma Von Tussle, Christopher Walken as Wilbur Turnblad
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
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“Being invited places by colored people - it feels so hip!”
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CAST & CREW
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Adam ShankmanDirector
Leslie DixonWriter
Thomas MeehanWriter
Robert ShayeProducer
Neil MeronProducer
Nikki BlonskyTracy Turnblad
John TravoltaEdna Turnblad
Michelle PfeifferVelma Von Tussle
Christopher WalkenWilbur Turnblad
Amanda BynesPenny Pingleton
James MarsdenCorny Collins
Queen LatifahMotormouth Maybelle
Brittany SnowAmber Von Tussle
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otherVelma Von TussleVelma Von Tussle appears in Hairspray (2007).Open character guide otherWilbur TurnbladWilbur Turnblad appears in Hairspray (2007).Open character guide otherPenny PingletonPenny Pingleton appears in Hairspray (2007).Open character guide otherTracy TurnbladTracy Turnblad appears in Hairspray (2007).Open character guide otherEdna TurnbladEdna Turnblad appears in Hairspray (2007).Open character guide
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