Review of Flashdance (1983) by Lisa T — 05 Mar 2008

Dette var bare begynnelsen for Jennifer Beals!

This review of Flashdance (1983) was written by Lisa T on 05 Mar 2008.

Flashdance has generally received mixed reviews.

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