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What is Jennifer Beals' wise decision that gave meaning to the movie "Flashdance" that symbolizes the MTV era?

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What is Jennifer Beals' wise decision that gave meaning to the movie "Flashdance" that symbolizes the MTV era?

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It's common knowledge now that all of the dance scenes in Flashdance, including the breakdancing, were dubbed. At the time, the truth was kept secret in order for the producers to maintain the dream of making the movie. Beals is played by French actress Marin Jahan, known for her roles in `` Streets of Fire '' (1984), and the scene where Alex jumps in the air during the entrance exam is played by former gymnast Sharon Shapiro, who also breaks dance. The scene featured professional breakdancer Crazy Legs and three body doubles.


However, even after this was revealed, the fans' enthusiasm for ``Flashdance'' and Jennifer Beals did not cool down in the slightest. Everyone agreed that without her fresh personality and dynamism, the movie would not have had the same appeal.



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The quality of the music throughout the film was also high across the board. The legendary theme song "Flashdance What a Feeling", which Irene Cara wrote the lyrics in the car on the way to recording, won major movie awards, including Best Theme Song at the 56th Academy Awards. almost conquered. Michael Sembello's " Maniac ," which plays while Alex gets fit, was also nominated for an Oscar.


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Other highlights include Joe Esposito's " Lady, Lady, Lady, " which enlivens the scene where Alex and his girlfriend Nick go on a date, and when Alex's fellow dancer Tina (played by Cynthia Rose, who is also a professional dancer) dances at a club. A total of 10 songs were used, including the BGM " Manhunt ". The soundtrack containing all of these items sold an astonishing 700,000 copies in the United States within two weeks of the film's release, and eventually sold an astonishing 6 million copies. It won the Best Movie and TV Album award at the Grammy Awards the following year.



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