USA,
1983, 89 min
(Alternative: 91 min)
Directed by:
Adrian LyneCinematography:
Donald PetermanComposer:
Giorgio MoroderCast:
Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Lilia Skala, Sunny Johnson, Kyle T. Heffner, Lee Ving, Ron Karabatsos, Belinda Bauer, Malcolm Danare, Philip Bruns (more)VOD (5)
Plots(1)
The hit movie that became a cultural sensation, Flashdance delivers an electrifying mix of music, drama and dance that dazzles the senses as it touches the heart. Jennifer Beals stars as Alex, a fiercely determined 18-year-old with one all-consuming dream: to study at the Pittsburgh Conservatory of Dance. Working during the day as a welder and at night as an exotic dancer. Alex bravely pursues her dream, undertaking an unforgettable journey that reveals the power of her convictions. (Paramount Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1984 - Giorgio Moroder (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song))
- 1984 - Donald Peterman (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1984 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1984 - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1984 - Best Editing
- 1984 - Giorgio Moroder (Best Music)
- 1984 - Best Sound
- 1984 - Best Original Song Written for a Film
Golden Globes
- 1984 - Giorgio Moroder (Best Original Score)
- 1984 - Giorgio Moroder, Irene Cara (Best Original Song)
- 1984 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1984 - Jennifer Beals (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1984 - Best Original Song
Golden Raspberry Awards (Razzies)
- 1983 - Joe Eszterhas, Thomas Hedley Jr. (Worst Screenplay)