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Flash Gordon

PG19801h 51mMike Hodges
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 83% · Metacritic 58
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"Pathetic earthlings...who can save you now?"

A football player and his mates travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth.

Science FictionAdventureActionFamily
FighterEmperorSolar EclipsePrinceDeceptionAlien PlanetDuelScientistSpace OperaEvil Dictator

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Frequently asked questions

What is Flash Gordon (1980) 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 stars in Flash Gordon?

Flash Gordon stars Sam J. Jones (Flash Gordon), Melody Anderson (Dale Arden), Max von Sydow (The Emperor Ming), Chaim Topol (Dr. Hans Zarkov), Ornella Muti (Princess Aura). The film was directed by Mike Hodges.

How long is Flash Gordon?

Flash Gordon has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated PG.

Is Flash Gordon worth watching?

Flash Gordon holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Science Fiction, Adventure, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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