Hairspray
1988, PG, 96 min. Directed by John Waters. Starring Ricki Lake, Sonny Bono, Divine, Deborah Harry.
REVIEWED By Marjorie Baumgarten, Wed., Sept. 26, 2001
A "pleasantly plump" teen (Lake) in 1962 Baltimore wants to dance on the local TV dance program in this PG-rated John Waters romp featuring lots of cameos.
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Hairspray, John Waters, Ricki Lake, Sonny Bono, Divine, Deborah Harry
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