Flash Gordon

1h 52m • Action, Adventure, Science Fiction • 1980

Sam J. Jones stars as the essential incarnation of Alex Raymond’s popular comic strip hero, bounding onto the screen to save the Earth from Ming the Merciless (Max von Sydow on splendid form), ruthless ruler of the planet Mongo.

Mike Hodges directs with verve and wit, Queen provide the memorable score and Fellini’s frequent collaborator Danilo Donati provides costume and set designs that ravish the eye. And not forgetting a scene-stealing Brian Blessed with wings!

Cast

Sam J. Jones (Flash Gordon) , Melody Anderson (Dale Arden) , Max von Sydow (The Emperor Ming) , Prince Vultan (Brian Blessed)

Director

Mike Hodges

Language

English

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