musical

original song written and composed by Michael Gore and Dean Pitchford; originally performed by Irene Cara in 1980 for the film "Fame"

1984 film directed by Herbert Ross

2011 film by Craig Brewer

musical

original film song written and composed by Jim Steinman and Dean Pitchford for the 1984 movie "Footloose"; first recorded by Bonnie Tyler and released in 1984

translated song; Japanese-language version of "Holding Out for a Hero", lyrics adapted by Masao Urino

translated song; Turkish-language version of "Holding Out for a Hero", lyrics adapted by Mehmet Teoman

1988 animated film directed by George Scribner

1989 film by Richard Baskin

song from the 1988 Disney animated film Oliver & Company

original song composed by John Barry with lyrics by Dean Pitchford