Ming the Merciless, Emperor of planet Mongo has begun his plan of destruction for planet Earth.  Zarkov, a mad scientist, detects the signs of an intergalactic assault and forces Flash Gordon, star football player and the beautiful Dale Arden to board his rocket and save the human race from the evil Emperor.

Cast:
Sam J Jones - Flash Gordon
Max Von Sydon - Emperor Ming
Timothy Dalton - Prince Barin
Brian Blessed - Vultan

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