Polyester(1981)
It’s Scentsational!
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. Originally screened with "Odorama" scratch and sniff cards so the audience could (at their own risk) smell along with the film.
Directed by John Waters
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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
Joni Ruth White
La Rue
Hans Kramm
Heintz
Stiv Bators
Bo-Bo Belsinger
Rick Breitenfeld
Dr. Arnold Quackenshaw
Michael Watson
Freddy Ashton
Derek Neal
Pimp
Jean Hill
Gospel Bus Hijacker
Jim Hill
Picket Reporter
John Brothers
TV News Announcer
Mary Vivian Pearce
Nun A
Sharon Niesp
Nun B
Polyester — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Polyester?+
Polyester is available to stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Polyester come out?+
Polyester was released in 1981.
How long is Polyester?+
Polyester runs for 86 minutes (1 hour and 26 minutes).
Who directed Polyester?+
Polyester was directed by John Waters.
Who stars in Polyester?+
Polyester stars Divine, Tab Hunter, Edith Massey, David Samson and Mary Garlington.
Is Polyester worth watching?+
Polyester holds a 7.0/10 rating from 197 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy.
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