Flash Gordon
UK / USA,
1980, 111 min
Directed by:
Mike HodgesCinematography:
Gilbert TaylorCast:
Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow, Chaim Topol, Ornella Muti, Timothy Dalton, Brian Blessed, Peter Wyngarde, Mariangela Melato, Richard O'Brien (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
When energy waves pull the moon out of orbit, New York Jets quarterback Flash Gordon (Sam J. Jones) unwittingly finds himself heading for the planet Mongo, where - with assistance from beautiful Dale Arden (Melody Anderson) - he'll take on Ming the Merciless (Max von Sydow) and rescue humankind. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1981 - Howard Blake, Queen (Best Music)
- 1981 - Best Costume Design
- 1981 - Best Production Design
The Saturn Awards
- 2021 - Best 4K Film Release
- 2008 - Best DVD Classic Film Release
- 1981 - Best Science Fiction Film
- 1981 - Max von Sydow (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1981 - Danilo Donati (Best Costumes)
Golden Raspberry Awards (Razzies)
- 1980 - Sam J. Jones (Worst Actor)