Flash Gordon (1980)
English action film directed by Mike Hodges
Rated PG in the US
Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m 111 min
- Released
- 5 December 1980
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Flash Gordon has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 5 December 1980. It is directed by Mike Hodges and stars Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson and Chaim Topol.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Mike Hodges
- Cast
- Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Chaim Topol, Timothy Dalton, Max von Sydow, Ornella Muti, Brian Blessed, Mariangela Melato, Richard O'Brien, John Hallam, Philip Stone, Peter Wyngarde
- Cinematography
- Gilbert Taylor
- Editing
- Malcolm Cooke
- Music
- Howard Blake
- Written by
- Lorenzo Semple Jr., Alex Raymond
- Produced by
- Dino De Laurentiis
- Production
- Dino De Laurentiis Corporation
- Distribution
- Universal Pictures
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $27 million
- Box office
- $27.11 million
- Based on
- Flash Gordon
- Set in
- Vermont
- Filmed in
- Hertfordshire
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 5 December 1980
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Flash Gordon?
Flash Gordon has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes, or 111 min.
When did Flash Gordon release?
Flash Gordon released on 5 December 1980.
Who directed Flash Gordon?
Flash Gordon is directed by Mike Hodges.
Who is in the cast of Flash Gordon?
The cast of Flash Gordon includes Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Chaim Topol, Timothy Dalton, Max von Sydow and Ornella Muti.
How much did Flash Gordon earn at the box office?
Flash Gordon grossed $27.11 million on a budget of $27 million.
What is Flash Gordon rated in the US?
Flash Gordon is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Flash Gordon based on a true story or a book?
Flash Gordon is based on Flash Gordon.
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