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Current status - Released
Total runtime - 111 mins.
Release date - 01-09-1980
Release year - 1980
Genres - Adventure, Science Fiction
Overall ratings and scores for Flash Gordon:
Happiness Score - 6.243/10, World Popularity Score - 16.626/100, IMDB Score - 6.5, Metascore - 58, Internet Movie Database - 6.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes - 83%, Metacritic - 58/100, .
Flash Gordon movie has Total Global Votes - 774, Total IMD Votes - 57,193
Flash Gordon Movie Introduction: Movie Flash Gordon, release year 1980 is written by Lorenzo Semple Jr., Michael Allin, Alex Raymond and directed by Mike Hodges. The leading star-cast in this movie are Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow along with the other stars and crew members.
Trailers, Clips, Featurettes and Behind the Scenes
Flash Gordon ≣ 1980 ≣ Trailer
Flash Gordon 1980 TV trailer #1
Movie overview and plot by Anagha Shashank
Movie in-short: A football player and his friends travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth.
Movie story-line: A football player and his mates travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth.
Movie synopsis: American footballer Flash Gordon is thrust into the journey of a lifetime: joined with Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov, the three earthbound space travellers will soon become the first humans to encounter alien life, and try to stop the tyrannical alien warlord Emperor Ming the Merciless from destroying the Earth.
Highlights - Flash Gordon (1980)
Total budget - $35,000,000.00
Total revenue - $27,107,960.00
Produced by - Universal PicturesDino De Laurentiis CompanyStarling Films
Produced in - United KingdomUnited States of America
Available languages - English (English),
Homepage URL -
Awards won / Nominations - Nominated for 3 BAFTA 2 wins & 12 nominations total
Certificate(s) - US : PG US : PG US : PG US : PG GB : M PT : APTA AU : 12 ES : PG GR : K-12 DE : 12
Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of Flash Gordon (1980)
Lead Actors - Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow
Writer(s) - Lorenzo Semple Jr., Michael Allin, Alex Raymond
Director(s) - Mike Hodges
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about Flash Gordon (1980)
What is the release date of Flash Gordon (1980)?
Release date of Flash Gordon (1980) is 01-09-1980.
What is the total runtime of Flash Gordon (1980) in minutes?
Total runtime of Flash Gordon (1980) in minutes is 111 min.
What is the budget consumed to produce Flash Gordon (1980) movie?
The budget consumed to produce Flash Gordon (1980) movie is around $35,000,000.00.
How much revenue is expected from movie Flash Gordon (1980)?
Expected revenue from movie movie Flash Gordon (1980) is around $27,107,960.00.
What is the pupularity of Flash Gordon (1980)?
Worldwide pupularity of Flash Gordon (1980) movie is 16.626%.
What is the name of the production company of film Flash Gordon (1980)?
Production company of film Flash Gordon (1980) is/are Universal Pictures, Dino De Laurentiis Company, Starling Films, .
Which country the film Flash Gordon (1980) is produced in?
Film production country for the film Flash Gordon (1980) is United Kingdom, United States of America, .
Which language the film Flash Gordon (1980) is produced in?
Film Flash Gordon (1980) is produced in English (English), language(s).
Which Genre the film Flash Gordon (1980) belongs to?
Movie Flash Gordon (1980) is categorized under Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi genre(s).
Who are the lead actors of the film Flash Gordon (1980)?
Lead actors of the film Flash Gordon (1980) are Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow.
Who is the writer of the film Flash Gordon (1980)?
The writer(s) of the film Flash Gordon (1980) is/are Lorenzo Semple Jr., Michael Allin, Alex Raymond.
Who is the director of the film Flash Gordon (1980)?
The director(s) of the film Flash Gordon (1980) is/are Mike Hodges.
Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by Flash Gordon (1980) movie?
Movie Flash Gordon (1980) has Nominated for 3 BAFTA 2 wins & 12 nominations total awards and nomination in it's profile.
What is the story of Flash Gordon (1980) in-short?
Short plot of movie Flash Gordon (1980): A football player and his friends travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth..
What is the full story of Flash Gordon (1980) movie?
Full plot of movie Flash Gordon (1980): American footballer Flash Gordon is thrust into the journey of a lifetime: joined with Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov, the three earthbound space travellers will soon become the first humans to encounter alien life, and try to stop the tyrannical alien warlord Emperor Ming the Merciless from destroying the Earth..
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You can find the full details of movie Flash Gordon (1980) at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080745
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List of full Starcast and crew members of Flash Gordon (1980)
Full Starcast:
Name: Sam J. Jones
Character: Flash Gordon
Name: Melody Anderson
Character: Dale Arden
Name: Max von Sydow
Character: The Emperor Ming
Name: Chaim Topol
Character: Dr. Hans Zarkov
Name: Ornella Muti
Character: Princess Aura
Name: Timothy Dalton
Character: Prince Barin
Name: Brian Blessed
Character: Prince Vultan
Name: Peter Wyngarde
Character: Klytus
Name: Mariangela Melato
Character: Kala
Name: John Osborne
Character: Arborian Priest
Name: Richard O'Brien
Character: Fico
Name: John Hallam
Character: Luro
Name: Philip Stone
Character: Zogi, the High Priest
Name: Suzanne Danielle
Character: Serving Girl
Name: William Hootkins
Character: Munson
Name: Bobbie Brown
Character: Hedonia
Name: Ted Carroll
Character: Biro
Name: Adrienne Kronenberg
Character: Vultan's Daughter
Name: Stanley Lebor
Character: Mongon Doctor
Name: John Morton
Character: Airline Pilot
Name: Burnell Tucker
Character: Airline Co-Pilot
Name: Robbie Coltrane
Character: Man at Airfield
Name: Peter Duncan
Character: Young Treeman
Name: Ken Sicklen
Character: A Treeman
Name: Tessa Hewitt
Character: Hawk Woman
Name: Venetia Spicer
Character: Hawk Woman
Name: Francis Mughan
Character: Wounded Hawkman
Name: Oliver MacGreevy
Character: Klytus Observer No. 1
Name: John Hollis
Character: Klytus Observer No. 2
Name: Paul Bentall
Character: Klytus' Pilot
Name: Leon Greene
Character: Colonel of Battle Control
Name: Graeme Crowther
Character: Battle Room Controller
Name: Tony Scannell
Character: Ming's Officer
Name: David Neal
Character: Captain of Ming's Air Force
Name: Bogdan Kominowski
Character: Lieutenant of Ming's Air Force
Name: George Harris
Character: Prince of Ardentia
Name: Colin Taylor
Character: King of Frigia
Name: Doretta Dunkley
Character: Queen of Frigia
Name: Sally Nicholson
Character: Queen of Azuria
Name: Deep Roy
Character: Princess Aura's Pet
Name: Michelle Mildwater
Character: Special Movement
Name: Marie Green
Character: Special Movement
Name: Imogen Claire
Character: Special Movement
Name: Kay Zimmerman
Character: Special Movement
Name: Frederick Warder
Character: Special Movement
Name: Stephen Brigden
Character: Special Movement
Name: Lionel Guyett
Character: Special Movement
Name: Ken Robertson
Character: Special Movement
Name: Andy Bradford
Character: Hawkman
Name: Bertram Adams
Character: Hawkman
Name: Terry Forrestal
Character: Hawkman
Name: Mike Potter
Character: Hawkman
Name: John Sullivan
Character: Hawkman
Name: Eddie Stacey
Character: Hawkman
Name: John Lees
Character: Hawkman
Name: Roy Scammell
Character: Hawkman
Name: Kathy Marquis
Character: Sandmoon Girl
Name: Sophie
Character: Sandmoon Girl
Name: Kathy September
Character: Sandmoon Girl
Name: Glenna Forster-Jones
Character: Sandmoon Girl
Name: Roseanne Romine
Character: Cytherian Girl
Name: Snehal Patel
Character: Cytherian Girl
Name: Magda
Character: Cytherian Girl
Name: Shaka
Character: Cytherian Girl
Name: Lindy
Character: Cytherian Girl
Name: Viva
Character: Cytherian Girl
Name: Beverly Andrews
Character: Cytherian Girl
Name: Frances Ward
Character: Cytherian Girl
Name: Kerry-Lou Baylis
Character: Cytherian Girl
Name: Camella
Character: Cytherian Girl
Crew Members:
Name: Gilbert Taylor
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of Photography
Name: Robin Clarke
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Music Editor
Name: Bernard Williams
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer
Name: Brian W. Cook
Department: Directing
Job/Role: First Assistant Director
Name: Dino De Laurentiis
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Ken Court
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Art Director
Name: Tony Reading
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Art Director
Name: Jonathan Bates
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Editor
Name: George Gibbs
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Special Effects Supervisor
Name: Steve Spence
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Art Director
Name: Danilo Donati
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Design
Name: Danilo Donati
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Direction
Name: Danilo Donati
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Designer
Name: John Graysmark
Department: Art
Job/Role: Supervising Art Director
Name: John Fenner
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Art Director
Name: Ivan Sharrock
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Mixer
Name: Terry Needham
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Assistant Director
Name: Mike Hodges
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Director
Name: Giorgio Postiglione
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Art Director
Name: Lorenzo Semple Jr.
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Screenplay
Name: Mario Di Salvio
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist
Name: Malcolm Cooke
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor
Name: Alex Raymond
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Characters
Name: Michael Allin
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Adaptation
Name: Howard Blake
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer
Name: Barbara Markham
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Dialogue Coach
Name: Derek Trigg
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Assistant Editor
Name: Gordon Arnell
Department: Production
Job/Role: Publicist
Name: Freddie Mercury
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Music
Name: Roger Taylor
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Music
Name: John Deacon
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Music
Name: David C. Anderson
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Manager
Name: Brian May
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Music
Name: David Perry
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Assistant Costume Designer
Name: Roy Ford
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Camera Operator
Name: Ian Fuller
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Dialogue Editor
Name: Bob Penn
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Still Photographer
Name: June Randall
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Script Supervisor
Name: William Kronick
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Unit Director
Name: Gordon Hayman
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Camera Operator
Name: Micky Wilson
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Gaffer
Name: Alexander De Grunwald
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Manager
Name: Giusy Bovino
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hairdresser
Name: Richard Mills
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist
Name: Jane Royle
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist
Name: Jeremy Hume
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Assistant Editor
Name: Tony Graysmark
Department: Art
Job/Role: Construction Manager
Name: Michael Stevenson
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Assistant Director
Name: Ted Clements
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Art Director
Name: Ken Weston
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Boom Operator
Name: Len Barnard
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Accountant
Name: Renee Heimer
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Wardrobe Assistant
Name: Massimo De Rossi
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist
Name: Rita Burgess
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Assistant Editor
Name: Aldo Puccini
Department: Art
Job/Role: Construction Manager
Name: Len Furey
Department: Art
Job/Role: Construction Manager
Name: Andy Andrews
Department: Art
Job/Role: Property Master
Name: Ted Michell
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Scenic Artist
Name: Michael Greenleaf
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Assistant Editor
Name: David Hitchcock
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Assistant Editor
Name: June Broom
Department: Production
Job/Role: Publicist
Reviews Section
One of the least appreciated movies made in my lifetime. Done right after the glory that was The Empire Strikes Back and released to a public that had forgotten who Flash Gordon was or what the 1930's serials with Larry "Buster" Crabbe represented. Although the public was drooling desire for more high tech special effects and serious Space Opera, Flash went in the opposite direction and brought Campy back with a style all his own. This movie PERFECTLY recreated everything that those early B&W serials threw at those screaming kids sitting up in the movie theater balcony. Not to mention that the actor recreations were done as if the drawn characters came to life and leaped out of the funny papers to star on the silver screen. Max von Sydow IS Emperor Ming. Brian Blessed IS Prince Vultan. Sam Jones and Melody Anderson came in as the unknowns they needed to be and stole the show. The ONLY downfall to this movie was the fact that it did so poorly at the box office and never received the sequel it hinted at in its ending.
Campy and fun science fiction fantasy-adventure flick has some cheesy but colorful and good production designs and the performances for the most part were fine, with Max Von Sydow lending prestige to a goofy character and Sam J. Jones was okay in the lead, but he's really not asked to do a whole lot (both in acting and fighting) while Melody Anderson was alright though the "romance" between her and Flash Gordon was a bit forced. And for its time, I thought the special/visual effects were adequate, superior to the likes of Superman 3 & 4 released years later (1983/1987). Enjoyable time waster and would probably revisit again. **4.0/5**
Now then, anyone who thinks that Max von Sydov's best film was "the Seventh Seal" (1957) really does need to get their priorities right: forget Ingmar Bergman - it has to be this marvellously camp effort from Mike Hodges and Dino de Laurentiis that allows him to act the megalomanic whilst dressing up like the best panto villain you're ever likely to encounter. Sam J. Jones is the eponymous hero who, alongside the rather hapless Melody Anderson ("Dale) and Topol's slightly demented scientist ("Zarkov"), falls prey to the mischievous games of "Ming the Merciless" as he toys with the Earth. Once the intrepid trio arrive on "Mongo" they must fight for their very survival. In the case of "Flash", the poor fellow - who spends much of the film like a startled rabbit in the headlights - has to defend his virtue from the positively predatory "Princess Aura" (Ornella Muti) who's supposed to be betrothed to "Barin" (Timothy Dalton) who is, himself, constantly sparring with Brian Blessed's "Vultan" - king of the hawk-men. Add in the wonderfully creepy Peter Wyngarde as "Klytus" and Margiangela Melato as his villainous deputy "Kala" and we have the perfect ingredients for almost two hours of classic comic book action in the best tradition of "thwack" and "pow". The thing is 40 years old now - hence it's re-release on the big screen - and it doesn't look like any efforts have been made to improve on the original. The effects are therefore pretty ropey, the CGI as obvious as the delightfully cheap and cheerful costumes of the lizard-men and the munchkins who are dressed much like the playing cards from "Alice in Wonderland". Freddie Mercury and Queen provide a bit of added "glamour" to the proceedings with their title song and the eagle-eyed amongst us might just spot a 30 year old Robbie Coltrane in there too. Escapist nonsense? Sure - but it is still all good, uncomplicated, fun with it's tongue in it's cheek and just about everything else in leather, lycra and/or tights!
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