Flashdance

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

Apr 15 1983 R 1h 35m
Drama, Music, Romance

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.

Plot

Alex Owens is a female dynamo: steel worker by day, exotic dancer by night. Her dream is to get into a real dance company, though, and with encouragement from her boss/boyfriend, she may get her chance. The city of Pittsburgh co-stars. What a feeling!

Written by

Thomas Hedley Jr., Joe Eszterhas

Directed by

Adrian Lyne

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 13 wins & 16 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
61,587
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
39
Popularity
NA