Flash Gordon

Year: 1980

Runtime: 111 min

Language: English

Director: Mike Hodges

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When Emperor Ming’s boredom turns to a destructive campaign against Earth, the planet is struck by devastating hailstorms and earthquakes. Seeking answers, the brilliant Dr. Hans Zarkov inadvertently takes Dale Arden and Flash Gordon aboard his rocket. Transported to the distant planet Mongo, they must find a way to stop Ming’s tyrannical rule and save Earth from annihilation, facing incredible dangers and unlikely allies along the way.

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