Flash Gordon (1936)
Flash Gordon is a 1936 science fiction movie directed by Ray Taylor and Frederick Stephani, with a running time of 4h 5m. It stars Buster Crabbe, Jean Rogers and Frank Shannon.
Disaster seems imminent when scientists discover that the planet Mongo is about to crash into Earth. Luckily, heroic young Flash Gordon is on hand to lead an investigative mission into outer space and onto the speedily approaching planet. There, he and his best girl, Dale, who is along for the ride, learn that Ming, the devious ruler of Mongo, has purposely put the planet on a collision course with Earth, and only Flash can stop him.
Quick answers
What is Flash Gordon about?
Disaster seems imminent when scientists discover that the planet Mongo is about to crash into Earth. Luckily, heroic young Flash Gordon is on hand to lead an investigative mission into outer space and onto the speedily approaching planet. There, he and his best girl, Dale, who is along for the ride, learn that Ming, the devious ruler of Mongo, has purposely put the planet on a collision course with Earth, and only Flash can stop him.
When was Flash Gordon released?
Flash Gordon was released on 6 April 1936.
How long is Flash Gordon?
Flash Gordon runs 4h 5m.
Who made Flash Gordon?
Flash Gordon was directed by Ray Taylor and Frederick Stephani.
Where can I watch Flash Gordon?
Flash Gordon is available on Cultpix and Hoopla.
Where to watch Flash Gordon
Stream: Cultpix
Watch free: Hoopla
Cast
- Buster Crabbe as Flash Gordon
- Jean Rogers as Dale Arden
- Frank Shannon as Dr. Hans Zarkov
- Charles Middleton as Ming the Merciless
- Priscilla Lawson as Princess Aura
- Richard Alexander as Prince Barin
- Jack 'Tiny' Lipson as King Vultan
- James Pierce as Prince Thun
- Theodore Lorch as High Priest
- Earl Askam as Officer Torch
- Richard Tucker as Professor Gordon
- George Cleveland as Professor Hensley