There is only one person who can save the World from the plans of Ming the Merciless, Flash Gordon. Along with his companions, Dale Arden and Doctor Zarkov, Flash battles to stop the evil one.
Product Identifiers
Producer
Dino De Laurentiis
EAN
5055201803504
eBay Product ID (ePID)
66309083
Product Key Features
Film/TV Title
Flash Gordon
Actor
Topol, Peter Wyngarde, Philip Stone, Max von Sydow, Richard O'brien, Kenny Baker, John Hallam, John Osborne, Jim Carter, Ornella Muti, Melody Anderson, Timothy Dalton, Mariangela Melato, Brian Blessed, Sam Jones
Director
Mike Hodges
Format
DVD
Release Year
2008
Language
English
Features
Widescreen
Aspect Ratio
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Genre
Family
Run Time
107 Mins
Additional Product Features
Certificate
PG
Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
Director of Photography
Harry Waxman, Gilbert Taylor, Harry Oakes
Costume Designer
Danilo Donati
Set Designer
Danilo Donati
Production Designer
Ferdinando Scarfiotti, Danilo Donati
Additional Information
Heroic earthling Flash Gordon saves the world from the nefarious Ming the Merciless in this lavish, intentionally campy adaptation of the famous sci-fi comic strip. The story is as basic as space operas get: Ming (Max von Sydow) has developed a plan to destroy the Earth, and Flash (Sam J. Jones) and his attractive companion, Dale Arden (Melody Anderson), are called upon to stop him. Along the way, Flash must battle Ming's goons and the temptations of a luscious space princess. Previously the basis for a more straight-faced 1930s adventure serial, Flash's story is mined here for exaggerated, cartoon humour by screenwriter Lorenzo Semple Jr., a central figure in the similarly campy '60s Batman television series. The simplistic plot mainly serves as an excuse for spectacular sets and cartoonish action sequences, all set to an appropriately over-the-top rock score by Queen. Certainly not a film to turn to for serious excitement, fine performances, or character development, FLASH GORDON has nevertheless developed an appreciative cult of fans who admire the film's humorous approach and the detailed, colourful production design.
Haven’t seen this film since it’s release,great score by Queen,marvellous over acting,or complete lack of it.Despite limited special effects easily surpasses current crop of blockbuster super hero films.”Flash I love you,but we only have 14 hours to save the universe” and as camp as Christmas!
It is as good now as the first time I saw it in the cinema some 43 years ago next month and it’s a film I will never stop watching because of the quality and of course the music by Queen
Rest in peace Freddie