Flash Gordon (1980)
- Starring:
- Sam Jones, Melody Anderson, (more)
- Director(s):
- Mike Hodges
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Flash Gordon
Heroic earthling Flash Gordon saves the world from the nefarious Ming the Merciless in this lavish, intentionally campy adaptation of the famous sci-fi comic strip. The story is as basic as space operas get: Ming (Max von Sydow) has developed a plan to destroy the Earth, and Flash (Sam J. Jones) and his attractive companion, Dale Arden (Melody Anderson), are called upon to stop him. Along the way, Flash must battle Ming's goons and the temptations of a luscious space princess. Previously the basis for a more straight-faced 1930s adventure serial, Flash's story is mined here for exaggerated, cartoon humor by screenwriter Lorenzo Semple Jr., a central figure in the similarly campy '60s Batman television series. The simplistic plot mainly serves as an excuse for spectacular sets and cartoonish action sequences, all set to an appropriately over-the-top rock score by Queen. Certainly not a film to turn to for serious excitement, fine performances, or character development, Flash Gordon has nevertheless developed an appreciative cult of fans who admire the film's humorous approach and the detailed, colorful production design. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 112 mins
Complete Cast of Flash Gordon
- Sam Jones - Flash Gordon
- Topol - Dr. Hans Zarkov
- Ornella Muti - Princess Aura
- Timothy Dalton - Prince Barin
- Mariangela Melato - Kala
- Richard O'Brien - Fico
- Philip Stone - High Priest Zogi
- Peter Duncan - Young Treeman
- Racquel
- Michael Potter
- Oliver Macgreevy
- John Hollis - Klytus' Observer
- John Lees
- Graeme Crowther - Battle Room Controller
- Eddie Stacey
- Terry Forrestal
- Imogen Claire
- Karen Johnson - Ming's Serving Girl
- David Neal - Captain of Ming's Air Force
- Leslie Crawford
- Roy Scammell - Hawkman
- John Morton
- Peter Brace
- Trevor Ward
- Burnell Tucker - Airline Pilot
- Tiny Ross
- Malcolm Dixon
- Jim Carter - Azurdian Man
- Suzanne Danielle - Serving Girl
- Robbie Coltrane - Man at Airport
- Melody Anderson - Dale Arden
- Max von Sydow - Emperor Ming
- Brian Blessed - Prince Vultan
- Peter Wyngarde - Klytus
- John Osborne - Priest
- John Hallam - Luro
- Kenny Baker
- Terry Richards - Ming's Brute
- Eddie Powell
- Anthony Olivier - Azurian Man
- William Hootkins - Munson
- Leon Greene - Colonel in Battle Control Room
- Stanley Lebor - Mongon Doctor
- John Sullivan - Hawkman
- George Harris - Prince of Ardentia
- Michael Edmonds
- Richard Jones - Dwarf
- Bobbie Brown - Hedonia
- Marie Green
- Mike Cottrell
- Sophie - Sandmoon Girl
- Chris Webb
- Frederick Warder
- Viva - Cytherian Girl
- Deep Roy - Princess Aura's Pet
- Ken Roberson
- Andrew Bradford
- Celeste
- Irene Champlin
- Director(s):
- Mike Hodges
- Writer(s):
- Lorenzo Semple, Jr., Michael Allin
- Producer(s):
- Dino de Laurentiis, Bernard Williams
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Violence, Mild Violence, Adult Language, Excellent For Children)
- Categories:
- Action / Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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