Flash Gordon (7/10) Movie CLIP - Escape from Sky City (1980) HD

CLIP DESCRIPTION:
Ming (Max Von Sydow) gives Flash (Sam J. Jones) the option to rule over Earth as a slave colony, but when he refuses, Ming destroys Sky City.

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, Max von Sydow, Melody Anderson
Director: Mike Hodges
Producers: Dino De Laurentiis, Bernard Williams
Screenwriters: Lorenzo Semple Jr., Michael Allin, Alex Raymond

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[neilhutchinson]

R.I.P. Max von Sydow, the acting world has lost another great.

[PrinceBarin]

The sheer weight of Max Von Sydow’s performance balances this movie perfectly. Such a majestic villain amidst all the showy and brilliant camp elsewhere in this film. A poor villain here and the movie just wouldn’t have held up nearly so strongly.

[TheWaynos]

Even in a movie as campy as Flash Gordon Max is superb. He’s on another level. As is Timothy Dalton.

[Mrmagil]

This is a significantly underrated movie.

The acting is uneven, but it’s hard to strike the right tone when you are doing campy sci-fi.

[breezingby]

It’s a testament to Max’s talent that he could make such a silly movie so genuinely good whenever he’s onscreen

[joelmichaelson]

If a football player cannot confront an intergalactic dictator, then what hope does Earth have

[mikeshirleyforever]

RIP to a very talented legend. We will miss you Max.

[bigsonny]

"Dale?... We have decided to marry her!" I love that Ming refers to himself in plural!!

[MoltenUprisingMK]

For their time, these special effects were great.

[jamesmackinnon]

“…they’ll be more tractable, easier for you to rule…let’s say they’ll be satisfied with less” What a great villain! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[williedaniel]

Dictatorship them eyebrows max Von sydow best actor ever

[chrisbano]

Max Von Sydow was in Force Awakens, it was a small role, IMO he should have played a new sith lord

[ManCave]

As enjoyable a film that you could ever wish for. Cheesy as it was Sydow played this beautifully and man he looked awesome too.

[timpenfield]

R.I.P, MANY THANX FOR DECADES OF ENTERTAINMENT, WISH U MADE IT TO 100 MAX, GOOD BYE OLD FRIEND.

[martinharris]

The deal Ming offers Flash sounds familiar. Happier with less. More pliable.

[alb]

1:37 Mattel thought "Hey, we can use that flying hovercraft as part of a toy line if we change the color scheme."

[sugardaddy]

When I was a kid I thought Ming was wearing a swimming cap.

[PERSEUS-NIOR]

"Flash, I love you" a dialogue delivery so wooden it could drive a stake through Dracula's heart

[meowco]

As a kid watching the Flash Gordon serials this movie lived up to all my expectations. Before they showed it in my theater they screened a Chilly Willy cartoon. Great times!

[MalcolmRandall]

Wow I did NOT know he was Ming the Merciless, RIP