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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.5 / 100
1983·Drama / Music / Romance·1h 35m

FLASHDANCE

“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.

Above the Line
Adrian Lyne·DirectorThomas Hedley Jr.·ScreenplayJoe Eszterhas·ScreenplayDonald Peterman·Director of PhotographyGiorgio Moroder·Original Music ComposerBud S. Smith·Editor
Cast
Jennifer Beals·Alex OwensMichael Nouri·Nick HurleySunny Johnson·Jeanie SzaboKyle T. Heffner·RichieCynthia Rhodes·Tina TechLee Ving·Johnny C.Ron Karabatsos·Jake MawbyLilia Skala·Hanna LongPhilip Bruns·Frank SzaboMicole Mercurio·Rosemary Szabo
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Adrian Lyne·Director
Writing· 3
Thomas Hedley Jr.·ScreenplayJoe Eszterhas·ScreenplayThomas Hedley Jr.·Story
Camera· 1
Donald Peterman·Director of Photography
Editing· 4
Bud S. Smith·EditorWalt Mulconery·EditorRobert Lederman·Associate EditorM. Scott Smith·Associate Editor
Sound & Music· 9
Giorgio Moroder·Original Music ComposerKeith Forsey·Original Music ComposerSylvester Levay·ConductorRobert 'Buzz' Knudson·Sound Re-Recording MixerRobert Glass·Sound Re-Recording MixerDon Digirolamo·Sound Re-Recording MixerLouis L. Edemann·Sound Effects EditorCecelia Hall·Sound Effects EditorGeorge Watters II·Sound Effects Editor
Art & Design· 3
Charles Rosen·Production DesignMichael Kaplan·Costume DesignMarvin March·Set Decoration
Production· 6
Don Simpson·ProducerJerry Bruckheimer·ProducerChristine Forsyth-Peters·Executive ProducerJon Peters·Executive ProducerPeter Guber·Executive ProducerGretchen Rennell·Casting
Other Departments· 3
Conrad E. Palmisano·Stunt DriverJeffrey Hornaday·ChoreographerRobert L. Stevenson·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
73.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
35%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$202M
ROI 2779%
Worldwide Gross
1
4 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Sensual, Nostalgic
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A movie poster features a woman with curly hair sitting on a cushion, wearing a gray off-the-shoulder sweatshirt and red high heels. Her legs are visible, and s”

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Key Elements
WomanSweatshirtHigh HeelsCushion
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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