Flash Gordon [videorecording] / Dino De Laurentiis presents a Universal release ; produced by Dino De Laurentiis ; screenplay by Lorenzo Semple, Jr. ; directed by Mike Hodges.
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FilmPublisher number: 61032983 | Universal Studios Home EntertainmentLanguage: English Summary language: English, French, Spanish Original language: English Publication details: Universal City, Calif. : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2007]Edition: Saviour of the universe edDescription: 1 videodisc (112 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inSubject(s): Genre/Form: Production credits: - Music, Queen.
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Dr. James Carlson Library | DVD | SF/FANT Flash Go | Available | 33111005261843 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi
Originally released as a motion picture in 1980.
Special features: Alex Ross, renowned comic artist, on Flash Gordon; writing a classic: screenwriter Lorenzo Semple, Jr.; Flash Gordon 1936 serial episode; Flash Gordon Sci-Fi Channel TV show trailer.
Title from container.
Music, Queen.
Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Ornella Muti, Max Von Sydow, Topol, Timothy Dalton, Mariangela Melato, Brian Blessed, Peter Wyngarde.
When energy waves pull the moon out of orbit, New York Jets quarterback Flash Gordon unwittingly finds himself heading for the planet Mongo, where, with the assistance from beautiful Dale Arden, he will take on Ming the Merciless and rescue humankind.
MPAA rating: PG.
DVD, anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, digitally remastered, dual-layer, NTSC.
This DVD is copy protected.
English dialogue, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.