Flashdance is a 1983 American romantic drama film directed by Adrian Lyne. It stars Jennifer Beals as Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill welder by day and exotic dancer by night. The song 'MANIAC' was featured in the movie and became a hit single. It was written by Michael Sembello and Dennis Matkosky and performed by Sembello. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.