Flash Gordon (1/10) Movie CLIP - Planet Mongo (1980) HD

CLIP DESCRIPTION:
After landing on planet Mongo, Flash (Sam J. Jones), Dale (Melody Anderson) and Dr. Zarkov (Topol) are captured by armed guards.

FILM DESCRIPTION:
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 humor 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, colorful production design.

CREDITS:
TM & © MGM (1980)
Cast: Sam J. Jones, Topol, Melody Anderson
Director: Mike Hodges
Producers: Dino De Laurentiis, Bernard Williams
Screenwriters: Lorenzo Semple Jr., Michael Allin, Alex Raymond

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[robfinlay]

I unironically love this movie. It might be my favourite film of all time.

[robertthomas]

I Love It When Melody Anderson as Dale Arden, Says-Go Flash Go

[troy]

I've always loved the "Toto, i don't think we're in Kansas anymore" moment when he looks outside the window of the rocket. My favorite sci fi B-movie. Saw it in theater one Sunday after church when i was 8. Went to some effort to tape it on Encore a few yrs ago. I need to get a DVD

[gw]

The real hero is Zarkov who single-handedly ran his own Apollo program.

[borusa]

The sets and costumes are beautiful like Alex Raymond's beautiful artwork from the 1930s brought to life.Its very MGM technicolourish.

[carmen]

My father is literally flash! He is a dutch hero! I love my dad!!!! He saved my mom! I love you!!!! If you're reading this. Thank you!

[TheWordMercy]

"Look at them...the poor wretches are just waiting for someone to lead them in revolt"

[DESYLIOUS]

Another one of my favorite movies as a kid. Loved the costumes.😄

[jesseh]

My dad and I used to always rent this movie from Hollywood video when I was a kid. We both use to love it and how cheesy it was...man I miss being a kid

[gforce]

At :56 "Good, there's oxygen on this planet". At 2:03 "Good they speak english".

[Lilly]

My parents alowed me to watch this when I was seven. Then I forgot about this movie, and few days ago I randomly found and listened to soundtrack from Queen. So I searched for this movie again ... Oh, what memories. :)))

[carydavidhoffson]

Flash Gordon movie was like other movies that did do good when they came out but did great later on

[divineprovidence]

The face masks worn by the guards make them look anxious and fearful!! Lol!!

[QuizmasterLaw]

this version of Falsh Gordon is FABULOUS!

[rullmourn]

Ming, surprisingly was played by the legendary film great, Max Von Sydow.

[manolisboutsina]

TBH i loved this movie
So color full and the music

[bojanboskovic]

Ming's soldiers=House Lannister many millennias in the future

[marcusalvarez]

This is a great movie, a little cheesy but I'll tell you right now Darth Vader has got NOTHING on Ming The Merciless. Who would win in a fight?

[alecaquino]

Anyone else notice how their spaceship resembles the Spacex Dragon shuttle?

[marty]

Man! I just wanna go back to the 80's.