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1988 · 92 min · PG

Hairspray

Directed by John Waters · Comedy, Music, Romance

Hairspray (1988) is a Comedy film, directed by John Waters set in Baltimore during the 1960s. It runs 92 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of prejudice & racism and coming of age run throughout.

Composer
Kenny Vance
Cinematography
David Insley
Cast
Ricki LakeDivineDebbie HarryVitamin CSonny BonoLeslie Ann PowersRuth BrownJerry Stiller

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Baltimore
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Themes
Prejudice & RacismComing Of Age
Tone
ComedicSatiricalHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Female LedEnsemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Historical Fiction

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