'''''Flashdance''''' http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085549/ is a 1983 musical/Romance_film written by Tom_Hedley, and directed by Adrian_Lyne. It stars Jennifer_Beals and Michael_Nouri.
The movie tells the story of Blue-collar_worker Alexandra Owens (Beals). It is based on the life of construction worker/welder-turned-dancer Maureen Marder. She works as a dancer in a Pittsburgh,_Pennsylvania bar at night, and in a construction site as a welder during the day, but dreams of joining an upscale dancing school.
Some consider the film a 1980s Hollywood classic, a view not shared by Roger Ebert. It is famous for its dancing, particularly by the protagonist Alex (portrayed while dancing by Marine_Jahan and several others, including breakdancer Crazy_Legs).
Its soundtrack includes Giorgio_Moroder's Oscar winning hit ''Flashdance... What a Feeling'' (sung by Irene_Cara), as well as other hits, such as Michael_Sembello and Dennis_Matkosky's ''Maniac''. The film is not a musical in the traditional sense, in that the characters do not break into song as part of the story's diegesis, however the music is a vital component of the film. Many of the dance/musical sequences, several of which are part of Alex's bar job, are presented in the form of music videos.
==Plot summary==
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Alex meets her construction company boss Nick Hurley (Nouri) and they quickly fall in love. Meanwhile, she keeps practicing hard, waiting for her opportunity to join a school to come up. When it finally does, she gets scared that she will be rejected and decides not to apply. However, with the help of her boyfriend, she is given a second chance.
This time, Alex trains even harder. After a long dancing routine she gets accepted to the school.
==Soundtrack highlights==
* "Imagination" (Laura_Branigan)
* "Flashdance...What a Feeling" (Irene_Cara) won the Academy_Award for Best Song
* "I'll Be There Where the Heart Is" (Kim_Carnes)
* "Lady, Lady, Lady" (Joe_Bean_Esposito)
* "Manhunt" (Karen_Kamon)
* "Love Theme from Flashdance" (Helen_St._John)
* "Maniac" (Michael_Sembello)
* "Romeo" (Donna_Summer)
* "He's a Dream" (Shandi)
* "Seduce Me Tonight" (Cycle_V)
* "It's Just Begun" (Jimmy_Castor and the Jimmy Bunch)
* "I Love Rock 'N' Roll" (Joan_Jett and the Blackhearts)
==External links==
* {{imdb title|id=0085549|title=Flashdance}}
* Giorgio Moroder fan page
Category:Musical_films
Category:Romance_films
Category:1983_films
Category:Best_Song_Oscar
Category:Best_Song_Oscar_Nominee
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