Released:
1988-02-26

Overview:
'Pleasantly plump' teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a teen hero, she starts using her fame to speak out for the causes she believes in, most of all integration. In doing so, she earns the wrath of the show's former star, Amber Von Tussle, as well as Amber's manipulative, pro-segregation parents. The rivalry comes to a head as Amber and Tracy vie for the title of Miss Auto Show 1963.

Director:
John Waters

Runtime:
1h 32min

Genre:
Comedy, Music, Romance

• Cast:
• 
  Ricki Lake
  as
  Tracy Turnblad
• 
  Divine
  as
  Edna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile
• 
  Debbie Harry
  as
  Velma Von Tussle
• 
  Vitamin C
  as
  Amber von Tussle
• 
  Sonny Bono
  as
  Franklin von Tussle