Cara died suddenly at her home in Largo, Florida on November 25, 2022, at the age of 63 Cara has been featured in many films and TV shows. In 1993 Irene Cara released a new album entitled What A Feeling’. This album featured her own version of “Flashdance… What A Feeling” with a new arrangement and music video. The Flashdance score has been remastered and re-released as part of the “Fame – The 25th Anniversary Edition ” in 2016 on Atlantic Records. Included in this release are all of the original songs from the film, including Irene Cara’s “What A Feeling.” The remastered album features updated lyrics for some of the songs as well as a brand new solo cover version performed by the Italian pop star Chiara Basile.
About the background of the movie
Cara was discovered to have made a fortune from pop music. Her first album was released on RCA Records in 1978 and became the highest-selling album for diva singer Aretha Franklin, who had the highest-selling single of the year with Respect, becoming “the Queen of Soul”. Her second album, which included another single hit that year, Let’s Stick Together, earned her an award for Best Selling Album of the Year at the 1st American Music Awards.
The cast of the movie?
- Jennifer Beals as Alexandra “Alex” Owens
- Michael Nouri as Nick Hurley
- Lilia Skala as Hanna Long
- Sunny Johnson as Jeanie Szabo
- Kyle T. Heffner as Richie Blazek
- Lee Ving as Johnny C.
- Ron Karabatsos as Jake Mawby
- Belinda Bauer as Katie Hurley
- Malcolm Danare as Cecil
- Phil Bruns as Frank Szabo
- Micole Mercurio as Rosemary Szabo
- Lucy Lee Flippin as Secretary
- Don Brockett as Pete
- Cynthia Rhodes as Tina Tech
- Durga McBroom as Heels
- Stacey Pickren as Margo
- Bob Harks as Priest
- Liz Sagal as Sunny
- Marine Jahan (uncredited) as Alexandra Owens in dance sequences
- Jumbo Red as Grun
What was the movie all about?
The film was produced by 20th Century Fox and directed by Adrian Lyne. It received mixed reviews from critics but was a critical and commercial success. The film had a total domestic gross of $45 million, making it the 15th highest-grossing film in 1983.
Lilia Skala as Hanna Long.Alex Owens works two jobs to support herself and her six-year-old son: one as a welder at Dockside Steel and another as an exotic dancer at the Chez Foushee nightclub.
What was the best part of the movie?
The best part of the movie was the dance sequences, of course. Irene Cara is known best for her hit song “Flashdance… What A Feeling.” This song and its video were used as the actual score for the film. Michael Nouri as Nick Hurley. Nick Hurley is Alex’s father and a welder at Dockside Steel. He has been attracted to men in prison for his gay lifestyle. He also sleeps with men when he’s home alone.
What makes the movie interesting?
This is a very touching story about the life of Alex Owens and her struggle to get into a dance school. The dancing scenes were very emotional and meaningful. Irene Cara’s styling in the movie was amazing, just as was her voice. The song “What A Feeling” is about getting over these things that are holding you back from achieving your dreams, and Alex is doing that by getting an apartment for herself and her son with some money from Nick
Why should you watch this movie?
This is a really good movie and I would recommend that you should watch this movie. It may seem old but it is actually not an old movie. It was created at a time when there were not a lot of good movies. This movie is one of the best that there are. If you are looking for a really romantic movie then this movie is perfect for you.
