She works in a man’s world. She dances in the world of her dreams.|Apr. 14, 1983|United States|95 Min.|R
Genre: Drama;Romance
Description: “Flashdance,” released in 1983, tells the story of Alexandra “Alex” Owens, an 18-year-old welder in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, played by Jennifer Beals. Alex lives in a converted warehouse with her dog, Grunt, and dreams of becoming a professional dancer. Despite lacking formal dance training, she performs as a sensual dancer at Mawby’s, a local bar and grill that features nightly cabaret shows.
The film explores Alex’s relationships with her coworkers at Mawby’s, many of whom also harbor artistic aspirations. Jeanie, a waitress, trains to become a figure skater, while her boyfriend, Richie, a short-order cook, aspires to be a stand-up comedian.
One evening, Alex catches the attention of Nick Hurley, the owner of the steel mill where she works. Nick begins to pursue her, but Alex initially rejects his advances. Meanwhile, Johnny C., the owner of a nearby strip club, tries to recruit Alex to dance at his establishment.
Alex seeks guidance from her mentor, retired ballerina Hanna Long, and decides to apply to the Pittsburgh Conservatory of Dance and Repertory. However, overwhelmed by the application process, she leaves without submitting her materials.
After an altercation with Johnny C. and his bodyguard, Nick steps in to protect Alex, and the two eventually start a relationship. Meanwhile, Jeanie struggles with her skating career, leading her to work for Johnny C. as a stripper. Alex intervenes, pulling Jeanie out of the club despite her protests.
The film culminates in Alex’s journey to overcome her fears and pursue her dance ambitions, blending themes of perseverance, friendship, and self-discovery.
Cast director: Adrian Lyne
Cast actor: Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Sunny Johnson, Kyle T. Heffner, Cynthia Rhodes, Lee Ving, Ron Karabatsos, Lilia Skala, Philip Bruns, Micole Mercurio
Original name: Flashdance