
Footloose(1984)
When teenager Ren and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small town in the West, he's in for a real case of culture shock after discovering he's living in a place where music and dancing are illegal.


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

Jennifer Beals
Alex Owens

Michael Nouri
Nick Hurley

Sunny Johnson
Jeanie Szabo

Kyle T. Heffner
Richie

Cynthia Rhodes
Tina Tech

Lee Ving
Johnny C.

Ron Karabatsos
Jake Mawby

Lilia Skala
Hanna Long

Philip Bruns
Frank Szabo

Micole Mercurio
Rosemary Szabo
Flashdance is a drama, romance film released in 1983 exploring themes of dancing, dance, locksmith. Directed by Adrian Lyne, it stars Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Sunny Johnson. 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.
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