Polyester 1981
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56 Reviews
80%
Gummy
33%
SplatBlessed 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.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Francine Fishpaw
as Todd Tomorrow
as Cuddles Kovinsky
as Elmer Fishpaw
as Lu-Lu Fishpaw
as Dexter Fishpaw
as Sandra Sullivan
as La Rue
as Heintz
as Bo-Bo Belsinger
Director:
Writer:
John Waters
Stars:
Divine, Tab Hunter, Edith Massey, David Samson, Mary Garlington, Ken King, Mink Stole, Joni Ruth White, Hans Kramm, Stiv Bators,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
1981 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
86 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Polyester
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Francine Fishpaw
as Todd Tomorrow
as Cuddles Kovinsky
as Elmer Fishpaw
as Lu-Lu Fishpaw
as Dexter Fishpaw
as Sandra Sullivan
as La Rue
as Heintz
as Bo-Bo Belsinger
as Dr. Arnold Quackenshaw
as Freddy Ashton
as Pimp
as Gospel Bus Hijacker
as Picket Reporter
as Nun A
as Nun B
as Betty Lalinski
as Supermarket Victim
as Mall Victim
as Bo-Bo's Friend
as School Principal
as Teenage Witness
as Pizza Man Lover
as Pizza Man 2
as Pizza Man 3
as Alcoholic Leader
as Boutique Saleslady
as Detective A
as Detective B
as Press A
as Press B
as Press C
as Press D
as Hospital Reporter
as Jewish Man
as Oriential Woman
as Nurse
as Pregnant Girl
as Woman Clipping Nails
as Deb Announcer
as Abortion Picketer
as Abortion Picketer
as Abortion Picketer
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as Abortion Picketer
as Abortion Picketer
as Porno Picketer
as Porno Picketer
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