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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, 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 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 (von Sydow), who is intent on destroying Earth.
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1980 · 1h 51m · Science Fiction · Adventure · Action
TMDB 6.3/10 (1,122 votes)
A football player and his mates travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth.
Directed by Mike Hodges
Box office $27M worldwide
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Mike HodgesDirector
Sam J. Jonesas Flash Gordon
Melody Andersonas Dale Arden
Chaim Topolas Dr. Hans Zarkov
Ornella Mutias Princess Aura
Timothy Daltonas Prince Barin
Peter Wyngardeas Klytus
Mariangela Melatoas Kala
John Osborneas Arborian Priest
Richard O'Brienas Fico
John Hallamas Luro
Philip Stoneas Zogi, the High Priest
Suzanne Danielleas Serving Girl