Flash Gordon
“THRILLING STRANGE WORLD ADVENTURES”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Original 1936 Flash Gordon Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-07
Top Cast
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Buster Crabbe
Flash Gordon
Jean Rogers
Dale Arden
Frank Shannon
Dr. Hans Zarkov
Charles Middleton
Ming the Merciless
Priscilla Lawson
Princess Aura
Richard Alexander
Prince Barin
Jack 'Tiny' Lipson
King Vultan
James Pierce
Prince Thun
Theodore Lorch
High Priest
Earl Askam
Officer Torch
Richard Tucker
Professor Gordon
George Cleveland
Professor Hensley
Glenn Strange
Gocko/Robot/Soldier
Lon Poff
First High Priest
Constantine Romanoff
Monkey Man (uncredited)
Duke York
King Kala
Muriel Godspeed
Zona
House Peters Jr.
Shark Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 16, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$350K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederick Stephani, Ray Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick Stephani, Ella O'Neill, Basil Dickey, George H. Plympton
- Original Score
- Clifford Vaughan
- Original Title
- Flash Gordon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 5m
- Production Budget
- $350K
- Production Studios
- King Features Syndicate, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederick Stephani, Ray Taylor
Frederick Stephani, Ella O'Neill, Basil Dickey, George H. Plympton, Alex Raymond
Clifford Vaughan
Jerome Ash
Saul A. Goodkind, Louis Sackin, Alvin Todd
Robert M. Beche, Henry MacRae
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick Stephani
Director
Ray Taylor
Director
Frederick Stephani
Screenplay
Ella O'Neill
Screenplay
Basil Dickey
Screenplay
George H. Plympton
Screenplay
Robert M. Beche
Producer
Henry MacRae
Producer
Jerome Ash
Director of Photography
Saul A. Goodkind
Editor
Louis Sackin
Editor
Alvin Todd
Editor
Edward Todd
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flash Gordon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Flash Gordon?
Flash Gordon was directed by Frederick Stephani, Ray Taylor.
Who stars in Flash Gordon?
The principal cast of Flash Gordon includes Buster Crabbe, Jean Rogers, Frank Shannon, Charles Middleton, Priscilla Lawson.
When was Flash Gordon released and how long is it?
Flash Gordon was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 4h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Flash Gordon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flash Gordon was composed by Clifford Vaughan.
Is Flash Gordon based on a book or true story?
Flash Gordon is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Alex Raymond".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flash Gordon?
Flash Gordon holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).