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About Hairspray
Alternative titles (from Letterboxd): 恋爱大爆发, 髮膠明星夢, 发胶, ヘアスプレー, 헤어스프레이
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Hairspray plot from IMDb: "Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show."
The trailer can be found online.
Cast and Characters:
John Travolta as Edna Turnblad
Queen Latifah as Motormouth Maybelle
Nikki Blonsky as Tracy Turnblad
Michelle Pfeiffer as Velma Von Tussle
Christopher Walken as Wilbur Turnblad
Amanda Bynes as Penny Pingleton
James Marsden as Corny Collins
Brittany Snow as Amber Von Tussle
Zac Efron as Link Larkin
Elijah Kelley as Seaweed
Allison Janney as Prudy Pingleton
Tayla Parx as Little Inez (as Taylor Parks)
Jayne Eastwood as Miss Wimsey
Paul Dooley as Mr. Spritzer
Jerry Stiller as Mr. Pinky
Darren Frost as Cameraman
John Waters as Flasher
Joe Parro as Teacher
Directed by Adam Shankman
Screenplay by Leslie Dixon
Based on Hairspray by John Waters, Hairspray by Mark O'Donnell, Thomas Meehan
Produced by Craig Zadan, Neil Meron
Cinematography: Bojan Bazelli
Edited by Michael Tronick
Music by Marc Shaiman
Production companies: Ingenious Media, Zadan/Meron Productions, Storyline Entertainment, Offspring Entertainment
Distributed by New Line Cinema (United States), Entertainment Film Distributors (United Kingdom)
Release dates: July 10, 2007 (Mann Village Theater), July 20, 2007 (United Kingdom and United States)
Running time: 116 minutes
Budget: $75 million
Box office: $203.5 million
Hairspray Soundtrack Songs List:
Good Morning Baltimore
The Nicest Kids in Town
It Takes Two
(The Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs
I Can Hear the Bells
Ladies' Choice
The Nicest Kids in Town (Reprise)
The New Girl in Town
Welcome to the 60's
Run and Tell That
Big, Blonde and Beautiful
(You're) Timeless to Me
I Know Where I've Been
Without Love
(It's) Hairspray
You Can't Stop the Beat
Come So Far (Got So Far to Go)
Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now
Cooties (end credits)
HAIRSPRAY FAQ AND DISCUSSION TOPICS
For reference, below is a list of frequently asked questions and discussion topics! I'll answer some where possible!
Are there two Hairspray movies?
There are two Hairspray films: 1988 and 2007.
How can I watch Hairspray 2007?
Hairspray is currently on Netflix.
How old is the movie Hairspray?
Hairspray originated in 1988.
How old is Tracy Turnblad?
Tracy Turnblad is 16.
Is Edna in Hairspray always played by a man?
Yes, Edna Turnblad has always been played by a man.
Is Hairspray 2007 a remake?
Yes, it is a remake of the 1988 film.
Is Hairspray based off a true story?
Not really!
Is Hairspray the movie on Netflix?
At the time of writing, it is on Netflix.
Is there a Hairspray 2?
There was a plan for a Hairspray sequel but it was scrapped.
What is the message of Hairspray?
Racism is bad. Individuality is good.
What year was Hairspray set?
1962.
Where was Hairspray filmed in Baltimore?
It was actually shot primarily in Toronto. There is an establishing shot of Baltimore, Maryland.
Why is Tracy's mom in Hairspray played by a man?
At this stage, it's tradition.