Polyester

Name: Polyester
Director: John Waters
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1981
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Divine, Tab Hunter, Edith Massey, David Samson, Mary Garlington

It’s Scentsational!

19811h 26m7.0(195 votes)

Comedy

Synopsis

Blessed with a keen sense of smell and cursed with a philandering pornographer husband, a parasitic mother, and a pair of delinquent children, the long-suffering Francine Fishpaw turns to the bottle as her life falls apart -- until deliverance appears in the form of a hunk named Todd Tomorrow. Origi…

Polyester (1981) is a comedy film directed by John Waters. It stars Divine, Tab Hunter, and Edith Massey. The film runs for 1 hour 26 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 195 votes.

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Director

John Waters

Cast

Divine

Francine Fishpaw

Tab Hunter

Todd Tomorrow

Edith Massey

Cuddles Kovinsky

David Samson

Elmer Fishpaw

Mary Garlington

Lu-Lu Fishpaw

Ken King

Dexter Fishpaw

Mink Stole

Sandra Sullivan

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Frequently Asked Questions About Polyester

Where can I watch Polyester?

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Who stars in Polyester?

Polyester stars Divine, Tab Hunter, Edith Massey, and David Samson, and was directed by John Waters.

How long is Polyester?

Polyester has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes.

When did Polyester come out?

Polyester was released in 1981.

What genre is Polyester?

Polyester is a comedy film.

Is Polyester worth watching?

Polyester holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.