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David Cronenberg Almost 'Destroyed' 'Flashdance' by Directing It
IndieWireStory by Samantha Bergeson
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Legendary horror director David Cronenberg reveals how he nearly derailed the iconic '80s film 'Flashdance' before it even hit theaters.
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- Cronenberg says he was courted by 'Flashdance' producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer to direct the 1983 film, but he had no idea why they thought he was the right fit.
- The director admits he likely would have
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David Cronenberg, Don Simpson, Jerry Bruckheimer, Flashdance, Flashdance