Flash Gordon
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Synopsis
Football player Flash Gordon and his comrades travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth from its eventual destruction.
Cast
- Sam J. Jones
- Melody Anderson
- Max von Sydow
- Topol
- Ornella Muti
- Timothy Dalton
- Brian Blessed
- Peter Wyngarde
- Mariangela Melato
- John Osborne
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- Apr 7, 2017
Flash looks like a Third Reich science experiment that was successful.
CJ ProbstFeb 20, 2015"What happened to me?" "I don't know, but it was pretty sensational!" A football star becomes an intergalactic superhero? Only in America. Don't let the rating fool you, this movie is one heck of a fun time. It's just that there aren't many definitions of the word…
ScreeningNotesJun 7, 2026A vibrant, passionate, and immensely enthusiastic film that immediately wins you over with its authentically energetic opening sequence, where the memorable and unforgettable music of the legendary band Queen collides and blends seamlessly with the pages of a comic book.…
josip baja - Jan 21, 2021
Hot hail
matt lynchAug 27, 2020Watched this amazing film via the Arrow Video Blu-ray. Revisiting this film made me realize why 40 years after seeing this film, I'm still thinking about Ornella Muti. DIRECTOR-APPROVED LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS: - Brand new 4K restoration by Studiocanal from the…
Sean BakerDec 31, 2021Absolutely bonkers. The daftest, hammiest, horniest piece of nonsense I’ve ever laid eyes on. Costumes made out of tinfoil. Lizard people with faces for throats. Brian Blessed in speedos and a giant pair of gold wings. Timothy Dalton as some sort of Endor-dwelling Robin…
Tom Spearing - Sep 26, 2018
Need to know how much of the wardrobe was actually just repurposed Eurovision costumes.
LizMay 30, 2026English Version below🟠🟢🔵 „Flash Gordon“ und seine Fahrt durch den Regenbogen der auf Mach 2 hochgeschraubten Filmkulissen und dem Charme im Einfangen seiner Zeit und der Epoche als hätte hier, was tatsächlich eintrat (soweit mein von der Nostalgie verblendetes Ich),…
19oldboy91Mar 15, 202165 This doesn't really track as Dino de Laurentiis' Star Wars. Too indebted to Euro influences and a knowing tone of sincerity. And it fumbles (hah) in comparison to other Laurentiis production time-capsules like Barbarella or Danger: Diabolik. But, Flash Gordon does offer…
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- Florian is "meh" onFlash Gordon
Man merkt diesem Film ganz stark die Inspiration durch den 1968 Film Barbarella an. Die Hintergründe und Inszenierung der Wachen, des Imperators oder der Vogelmenschen sind sehr davon inspiriert. Die größte Schwäche des Films ist wohl der Hauptcharakter der nicht überzeugen kann
Drangsal likedFlash Gordon⚫ I really liked the costume design of this. Whether it be the imaginative fringe gowns worn by the women or the elaborate collars worn by the men, this just fully catapulted me into an 80s-Barbarella-feel, which I appreciated. Definitely recommend this for the visuals alone. 🔴
Leni lovedFlash GordonAh yes the original flash Very nostalgic (at least to me, a retro enthusiast) Not to mention the amazing soundtrack by queen!!!
- LivinginaHC dislikedFlash Gordon
Sometimes it's good to watch a terrible movie, so that all the other movies seem great in comparison.
Hasvik likedFlash Gordoni mean... its daft as all hell but what a cast, and delightly camp too.
Matt Sellstrom lovedFlash GordonAlways good for a watch. Must be seen at least once.
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N lovedFlash GordonCamp from start to finish. And a good storyline???
Jim Greysen likedFlash GordonCampy 80s fun with a great soundtrack by Queen.
zach bowers lovedFlash GordonNew York jets won a super bowl with this guy.
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Metacritic
A dumb and purposefully cheesy version of the comic strip space hero. Although the film has a few early moments of put-on humor, the story has nowhere to go. Sam Jones is not very bright as Flash. Only Max von Sydow as Ming the Merciless brings any style to the adventure. Only for the juvenile set. [19 Dec 1980, p.10]
Gene Siskel
Chicago Tribune
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flash Gordon (1980) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Flash Gordon (1980)?
The movie is 1hr 51min long.
What's Flash Gordon (1980) about?
Football player Flash Gordon and his comrades travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth from its eventual destruction.
Who's the cast of Flash Gordon (1980)?
- Sam J. Jones as Flash Gordon
- Melody Anderson as Dale Arden
- Max von Sydow as The Emperor Ming
- 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
Who's the director behind Flash Gordon (1980)?
Mike Hodges directed Flash Gordon (1980).
Who produced Flash Gordon (1980)?
Dino De Laurentiis produced Flash Gordon (1980).
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