Flash Gordon (1980)
- Starring:
- Sam Jones, Melody Anderson, (more)
- Director(s):
- Mike Hodges
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Category:
- Action / Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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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, All Movie Guide
- 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
- Andrew Bradford
- Malcolm Dixon
- Oliver Macgreevy
- Deep Roy - Princess Aura's Pet
- Ken Roberson
- Racquel
- Michael Potter
- Roy Scammell - Hawkman
- John Morton
- John Lees
- Graeme Crowther - Battle Room Controller
- Eddie Stacey
- Bobbie Brown - Hedonia
- David Neal - Captain of Ming's Air Force
- Leslie Crawford
- George Harris - Prince of Ardentia
- Michael Edmonds
- Peter Brace
- Trevor Ward
- William Hootkins - Munson
- Peter Duncan - Young Treeman
- Celeste
- 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
- Jim Carter - Azurdian Man
- John Hollis - Klytus' Observer
- Burnell Tucker - Airline Pilot
- Tiny Ross
- Terry Richards - Ming's Brute
- Eddie Powell
- Anthony Olivier - Azurian Man
- Sophie - Sandmoon Girl
- Chris Webb
- Stanley Lebor - Mongon Doctor
- John Sullivan - Hawkman
- Karen Johnson - Ming's Serving Girl
- Richard Jones
- Marie Green
- Mike Cottrell
- Terry Forrestal
- Imogen Claire
- Frederick Warder
- Viva - Cytherian Girl
- Leon Greene - Colonel in Battle Control Room
- Suzanne Danielle - Serving Girl
- Irene Champlin
- Director(s):
- Mike Hodges
- Writer(s):
- Lorenzo Semple, Jr., Michael Allin
- Producer(s):
- Dino de Laurentiis, Bernard Williams
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Excellent For Children, Adult Language, Mild Violence, Violence)
- Categories:
- Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action / Adventure
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