Flashdance (1983)

Directed by Adrian Lyne. With Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Lilia Skala, Sunny Johnson. A Pittsburgh woman with two jobs as a welder and an exotic dancer wants to get into ballet school.

Flashdance is a 1983 American romantic drama film directed by Adrian Lyne. It was the first collaboration of producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, and the presentation of some sequences in the style of music videos was an influence on other 1980s films including Footloose,

Jennifer Beals stars as Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel-mill welder by day, and bar dancer by night. Harboring dreams of a career in ballet, she is given financial support in this endeavor by her boss Nick Hurley (Michael Nouri) and moral support by demanding but big-hearted instructor Hanna Long (Lilia Skala). The film's signature scene is, of course, Alex's water-drenched dance audition, largely performed in long shot by her dance double Marine Jahan. Essentially an old-fashioned backstage yarn, Flashdance was given a contemporary spin by its pulsating, musical score featuring the Oscar-winning Best Song, Flashdance...What a Feeling, (music by Giorgio Moroder, lyrics by Keith Forsey and Irene Cara). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Flashdance Trailer 1983 Director: Adrian Lyne Starring: Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Robert Wuhl, Sunny Johnson, Lilia Skala, Kyle Heffner Official Content...

I have a friend who has a simple test for a movie: Is this movie as interesting as the same things would be, happening in real life? A lot of movies aren't, and "Flashdance" sure isn't. If this movie had spent just a little more effort getting to know the heroine of its story, and a little less time trying to rip off "Saturday Night Fever," it might have been a much better film.

From passions, aspirations and heartache, to calm execution. Faces of friends who believe in you. Encouraging words to give you strength. Hope and dreams hidden in your heart. Maybe the touch of a hand that tells you, “Yes, now’s the time.” What were you wearing? What music was p

Overview of Flashdance, 1983, directed by Adrian Lyne, with Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Lilia Skala, at Turner Classic Movies

The popular 1980’s dance movie that depicts the life of an exotic dancer with a side job as a welder who true desire is to get into ballet school. It’s her dream to be a professional dancer and now is her chance. The film has a great soundtrack with an Oscar winning song.

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