Polyester (1981)
English comedy drama film directed by John Waters
Film facts
- Runtime
- 1h 25m 85 min
- Released
- 29 May 1981
- Language
- English
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
Polyester has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 min). The English film released on 29 May 1981. It is directed by John Waters and stars Divine, Tab Hunter and Edith Massey.
Cast and crew
- Director
- John Waters
- Music
- Blondie, Debbie Harry, Michael Kamen, Chris Stein
- Written by
- John Waters
- Produced by
- Robert Shaye, Michael White
- Distribution
- New Line Cinema
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $300,000
- Box office
- $1.12 million
- Set in
- Baltimore
- Filmed in
- Baltimore
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 29 May 1981
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Polyester?
Polyester has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes, or 85 min.
When did Polyester release?
Polyester released on 29 May 1981.
Who directed Polyester?
Polyester is directed by John Waters.
Who is in the cast of Polyester?
The cast of Polyester includes Divine, Tab Hunter, Edith Massey, Mink Stole, Mary Vivian Pearce and Stiv Bators.
How much did Polyester earn at the box office?
Polyester grossed $1.12 million on a budget of $300,000.
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