Sam J. Jones stars as Flash Gordon, Melody Anderson as Dale Arden, and Max von Sydow as Emperor Ming in the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon.
Main cast
- Flash GordonSam J. JonesMain
- Dale ArdenMelody AndersonMain
- Dr. Hans ZarkovTopolMain
- Emperor MingMax von SydowMain
Supporting cast
- Princess AuraOrnella MutiSupp
- Prince BarinTimothy DaltonSupp
- VultanBrian BlessedSupp
- KlytusPeter WyngardeSupp
- General KalaMariangela MelatoSupp
Guest & voice
- MunsonJames B. SikkingGuest
- AzuraCarolyn SeymourGuest
- Voice of the Ring of ArdonJohn OsborneVoice
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About this cast
Flash Gordon is a 1980 British-American science fiction film based on the comic strip of the same name. It follows the hero Flash Gordon, who, along with his companions, must save Earth from the evil Emperor Ming of Mongo.
FAQs
Who plays Flash Gordon in Flash Gordon?
Flash Gordon is played by Sam J. Jones.
Who plays Emperor Ming in Flash Gordon?
Emperor Ming is played by Max von Sydow.
Who plays Dale Arden in Flash Gordon?
Dale Arden is played by Melody Anderson.
Is Flash Gordon based on a comic strip?
Yes, Flash Gordon is based on the comic strip created by Alex Raymond in 1934.
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