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Flashdance

Flashdance

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Flashdance

"Something happens when she hears the music... it's her freedom. It's her fire. It's her life."

1983

1h 35m

6.5(1627 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

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.

Where to Watch

Rent

Amazon Video

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films

Polygram Pictures

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Jennifer Beals

Jennifer Beals

Alex Owens

Michael Nouri

Michael Nouri

Nick Hurley

Sunny Johnson

Sunny Johnson

Jeanie Szabo

Kyle T. Heffner

Kyle T. Heffner

Richie

Cynthia Rhodes

Cynthia Rhodes

Tina Tech

Lee Ving

Lee Ving

Johnny C.

Ron Karabatsos

Ron Karabatsos

Jake Mawby

Lilia Skala

Lilia Skala

Hanna Long

Philip Bruns

Philip Bruns

Frank Szabo

Micole Mercurio

Micole Mercurio

Rosemary Szabo

Creative team

Directed by: Adrian Lyne
Written by: Thomas Hedley Jr.
Joe Eszterhas
Produced by: Don Simpson
Jerry Bruckheimer

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