Acting
Irene Cara
Born March 18, 1959 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Died November 25, 2022 · aged 63
Irene Cara Escalera (March 18, 1959 - November 25, 2022) was an American singer, songwriter and actress. Cara sang and co-wrote the song Flashdance... What a Feeling from the film Flashdance. She won an Oscar for Best Original Song as a co writer. Cara rose to fame as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 film Fame, and the hit song "Fame" spawned from the movie.
Known For
All Dogs Go to Heaven · 1989All Dogs Go to Heaven
★ 6.81989
MovieDramaAnimation
When a casino-owning dog named Charlie is murdered by his rival Carface, he finds himself in Heaven. Wanting to get back at his killer, he cons his way back to the living with the warning that doing so damns him to Hell. Once back, he teams with his old partner, Itchy, to prep his retaliation. He stumbles upon an orphan girl who can talk to the animals, thus allowing him to get the inside info on the races to ensure his wins to finance his plans. However, all the while, he is still haunted by nightmares of what's waiting for him on the other side unless he can prove that he is worthy of Heaven again.
Flashdance · 1983Flashdance
★ 6.51983
MovieDramaRomance
Alex Owens, a young woman juggling between two odd jobs, aspires to become a successful ballet dancer. Nick, who is her boss and lover, supports and encourages her to fulfil her dream.
Fame · 1980Fame
★ 6.41980
MovieDramaMusic
A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts.
City Heat · 1984City Heat
★ 5.51984
MovieActionCrime
Set in Kansas City in 1933, Eastwood plays a police lieutenant known simply by his last name, Speer. Reynolds plays a former cop turned private eye named Mike Murphy. Both Speer and Murphy served on the force together and were once good friends, but are now bitter enemies. When Murphy's partner is slain they team up again to fight the mob.
Happily Ever After · 1989Happily Ever After
★ 5.81989
MovieFamilyAnimation
In the aftermath of her more famous adventure, Snow White must team up with the dwarves' seven female cousins to battle the late Evil Queen's warlock brother and rescue the captured Prince.
D.C. Cab · 1983D.C. Cab
★ 5.21983
MovieAdventureComedy
The tale of a hapless group of cabbies and a rundown cab company owned by Harold. Albert comes to town with a dream of starting his own cab company but needs to motivate Harold's employees to want to make something out of themselves. It is only when Albert is kidnapped that the cabbies must decide whether or not they are loyal to Albert and his cause.
Busted Up · 1986Busted Up
★ 6.51986
MovieActionDrama
Prolific actor-stuntman Conrad Palmisano directed this average action-thriller about the owner of an inner-city gym. Earl (Paul Coufos) happens to also be a skilled fighter, and when he is pressured by real-estate developers to close the gym, he fights in order to save it.
Sparkle · 1976Sparkle
★ 7.31976
MovieDramaMusic
Three sisters start out singing in their church choir in Harlem in the late 1950s and become a successful girl group in the 1960s.
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