Flash Gordon is a 1980 space opera superhero film directed by Mike Hodges, based on the King Features comic strip of the same name created by Alex Raymond. The film stars Sam J. Jones in the title role, Melody Anderson, Ornella Muti, Max von Sydow and Topol, with Timothy Dalton, Mariangela Melato, Brian Blessed and Peter Wyngarde in supporting roles. The film follows star football quarterback Flash Gordon (Jones) and his allies Dale Arden (Anderson) and Hans Zarkov (Topol) as they unite the warring factions of the planet Mongo against the oppression of Ming the Merciless, who is intent on destroying Earth.
Flash Gordon (1980)
Directed by Mike Hodges
Genres - Action-Adventure, Science Fiction |
Release Date - Dec 5, 1980 |
Run Time - 111 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - PG
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$27,176,821
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Action Hero, Alien Planet, Comics/Heroes, Cult, Cult Film, Dale Arden, Dark, Deception, Emperor, Flash, Floating City, Hood, Mind-Bending/Experimental, Ming, Mongo, Prince, Sam J Jones, Scientist, Solar Eclipse, Space Opera, Space/Aliens, Sword And Planet
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Φλας Γκόρντον
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フラッシュ・ゴードン
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