Flashdance

About Flashdance

Flashdance is an American romantic drama dance film released on April 5, 1983. The film follows the life of 18-year-old Alexandra 'Alex' Owens, played by Jennifer Beals, who is a welder by day and exotic dancer by night. Alex aspires to become a professional ballet dancer and works hard towards achieving her goal despite financial limitations and lack of formal training. The film is widely acknowledged for its iconic dance scenes and memorable soundtrack.

Making / Production

Flashdance was directed by Adrian Lyne and produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer. The film was a major success at the box office and it grossed over $100 million in the United States alone. Its unique blend of music, dance, and drama resonated with audiences and made it a cultural phenomenon.

Actors

• Jennifer Beals as Alexandra "Alex" Owens: She showcases the struggle of a young woman determined to realize her dreams of becoming a professional ballet dancer.
• Michael Nouri as Nick Hurley: He plays the sophisticated and charming boss who becomes Alex’s romantic partner in the movie.
• Sunny Johnson as Jeanie Szabo: She brings to life Alex's best friend who herself has dreams of becoming an ice skater.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Flashdance was the first collaboration between producers Jerry Bruckheimer and Don Simpson.
• Marine Jahan was Jennifer Beals’s body double for the dance scenes.
• The chair and water bucket scene are among the most iconic scenes in film history.

Awards

In 1984, Flashdance won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Flashdance... What a Feeling". Also, the film received Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress – Musical or Comedy (Jennifer Beals) and Best Original Song.

Quotes

• "When you give up your dream, you die." - Alex
• "People can live a hundred years without really living for a minute." - Nick

Music, Soundtrack

• "Flashdance... What a Feeling" - Irene Cara
• "Maniac" - Michael Sembello
• "Gloria" - Laura Branigan