description Flash Gordon Overview
Flash Gordon is a 1980 science fiction film adapting the King Features comic strip. Sam J. Jones stars as Flash Gordon alongside Melody Anderson and Max von Sydow, portraying him and his allies in a conflict against the tyrannical Ming the Merciless. The narrative involves uniting Mongo’s factions to prevent an attack on Earth.
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info Flash Gordon Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1980 |
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Who starred as Flash Gordon and Ming the Merciless in the 1980 film?
Sam J. Jones stars as the titular football hero Flash Gordon, while Max von Sydow plays his tyrannical adversary, Ming the Merciless. The cast also features Melody Anderson as Dale Arden and Brian Blessed as Prince Vultan.
Is the 1980 Flash Gordon movie based on a comic book?
Yes, the film adapts the classic science fiction comic strip created by Alex Raymond and distributed by King Features. The plot involves Flash uniting the warring factions of the planet Mongo to defeat Ming.
Which famous rock band composed the soundtrack for Flash Gordon?
The iconic, synth-heavy soundtrack for the film was composed and performed by the British rock band Queen. Their music heavily contributes to the campy, cult-classic tone of the movie.
Did Sam J. Jones do his own stunts in Flash Gordon?
While Jones performed many of his own action sequences, production was famously troubled, and he was eventually dubbed by an uncredited actor for much of his dialogue. He did not return for a sequel, though the film has maintained a massive cult following.
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