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Hairspray (2007)

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When you follow your own beat, the world will follow you.

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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Cast & Crew

Director
Adam Shankman
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    Tracy Turnblad Nikki Blonsky
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    Edna Turnblad John Travolta
  • Profile picture of Michelle Pfeiffer
    Velma Von Tussle Michelle Pfeiffer
  • Profile picture of Christopher Walken
    Wilbur Turnblad Christopher Walken
  • Profile picture of Amanda Bynes
    Penny Pingleton Amanda Bynes
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    Corny Collins James Marsden
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    Motormouth Maybelle Queen Latifah
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    Amber Von Tussle Brittany Snow

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