Polyester
"It’s Scentsational!"
Originally released in 1981. Polyester is a comedy/drama film. directed by John Waters. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Divine, Tab Hunter, and Edith Massey
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 29, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (182 votes)
Budget
$300K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.1M
3.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $300,000
- Revenue
- $1,120,000
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema
- Dreamland
- Michael White Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polyester about?
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 bottl...
Who directed Polyester?
Polyester was directed by John Waters.
How long is Polyester?
Polyester has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Polyester released?
Polyester was released on May 29, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Polyester?
The main cast of Polyester includes Divine, Tab Hunter, Edith Massey, David Samson, Mary Garlington.
Is Polyester worth watching?
Polyester has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 182 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.