Review of Flashdance (1983) by Daniel R — 14 Aug 2016

Pittsburgh steel workers dreams of being a ballet dancer while she moonlights at a local bar as a dancer.

This review of Flashdance (1983) was written by Daniel R on 14 Aug 2016.

Flashdance has generally received mixed reviews.

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