Flash Gordon(1980)
“Pathetic earthlings...who can save you now?”
Overview
A football player and his mates travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth.
Director
Mike Hodges
Studio
Starling Films
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$27M
Cast
Sam J. Jones
as Flash Gordon
Melody Anderson
as Dale Arden
Max von Sydow
as The Emperor Ming
Chaim Topol
as Dr. Hans Zarkov
Ornella Muti
as Princess Aura
Timothy Dalton
as Prince Barin
Brian Blessed
as Prince Vultan
Peter Wyngarde
as Klytus
Mariangela Melato
as Kala
John Osborne
as Arborian Priest
Richard O'Brien
as Fico
John Hallam
as Luro
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$35M
Box Office
$27M
Production Companies
Starling Films • Universal Pictures • Famous Films Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Flash Gordon?▼
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What is Flash Gordon about?▼
A football player and his mates travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth.
Who directed Flash Gordon?▼
Flash Gordon was directed by Mike Hodges and released in 1980. It is a science fiction, adventure, action film.
How long is Flash Gordon?▼
Flash Gordon has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in Flash Gordon?▼
The cast of Flash Gordon includes Sam J. Jones as Flash Gordon, Melody Anderson as Dale Arden, Max von Sydow as The Emperor Ming, Chaim Topol as Dr. Hans Zarkov, Ornella Muti as Princess Aura and more.
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