JPV852
Entertaining drama with an amazing soundtrack and great performance from Jennifer Beals. Not the strongest story at times but still was enthralled through its reasonable 90-minute running time. 3.75/5
Flashdance
- Drama
- Romance
4/14/1983
95
R
Something happens when she hears the music... it's her freedom. It's her fire. It's her life.
Alex Owens, a young woman juggling between two odd jobs, aspires to become a successful ballet dancer. Nick, who is her boss and lover, supports and encourages her to fulfil her dream.
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- Writers:
- Revenue:
- $201,500,000
- Budget:
- $7,000,000
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Cast
Jennifer BealsAlex Owens
Michael NouriNick Hurley- Sunny JohnsonJeanie Szabo
- Kyle T. HeffnerRichie
- Cynthia RhodesTina Tech
- Lee VingJohnny C.
- Ron KarabatsosJake Mawby
- Lilia SkalaHanna Long
- Philip BrunsFrank Szabo
- Micole MercurioRosemary Szabo
- Malcolm DanareCecil
- Belinda BauerKatie Hurley
- Lucy Lee FlippinSecretary
Durga McBroomHeels- Liz SagalSunny
- Stacey PickrenMargo
Reviews
Geronimo1967
Aside from the toe-tapper that was Irene Cara's title song, the rest of this film is really only notable because it shows the sheer determination of a young woman - "Alex" (Jennifer Beals) to make it. Initially, in a man's world as a welder more than holding her own, whilst at the same time she wants to swap her night-time dancing pole for a ballet school bar and prove that she has what it takes to become a top dancer too. Fortunately, her wealthy boss is also her boyfriend, and "Nick" (Michael Nouri) is keen to help her along - sometimes a little too keen, which can lead to the odd bit of tension as she finds herself with an audition that could change everything. It is a very positive-looking film with an upbeat theme and that helps carry ...