Review of Flashdance (1983) by Chris K — 23 Nov 2009

Cult hit of the 80s.. if you lived then, you gotta love it.

This review of Flashdance (1983) was written by Chris K on 23 Nov 2009.

Flashdance has generally received mixed reviews.

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