USA,
1988, 92 min
Directed by:
John WatersScreenplay:
John WatersCinematography:
David InsleyComposer:
Kenny VanceCast:
Divine, Deborah Harry, Ricki Lake, Jerry Stiller, Mink Stole, Josh Charles, Holter Graham, John Waters, Mary Vivian Pearce, Frederick Strother, Michael Willis (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
It's Baltimore, 1962, and a rebellious teenager with the biggest bouffant on the block attempts to win the coveted "Miss Auto Show" crown as she fights against racial discrimination in this film created and directed by John Waters and featuring Divine in his/her last role. (Park Circus)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 1989 - Rachel Talalay (Best Feature)
- 1989 - John Waters (Best Director)
- 1989 - Ricki Lake (Best Female Lead)
- 1989 - Divine (Best Supporting Male)
- 1989 - Deborah Harry (Best Supporting Female)
- 1989 - John Waters (Best Screenplay)
Sundance Film Festival
- 1988 - John Waters (U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic)