Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
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Synopsis
A mysterious plague, the Purple Death, ravages the earth. Dr. Zarkov, investigating in his spaceship, finds a ship from planet Mongo seeding the atmosphere with dust. Sure enough, Ming the Merciless is up to his old tricks. So it's back to Mongo for Flash, Dale, and Zarkov.
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Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940) | Trailer | Buster Crabbe | Carol Hughes
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-14
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Buster Crabbe
Flash Gordon
Carol Hughes
Dale Arden
Charles Middleton
Emperor Ming
Anne Gwynne
Sonja
Frank Shannon
Dr. Zarkov
John Hamilton
Professor Gordon
Herbert Rawlinson
Dr. Frohmann
Tom Chatterton
Professor Arden
Shirley Deane
Princess Aura
Lee Powell
Captain Roka
Roland Drew
Prince Barin
Don Rowan
Captain Torch
Victor Zimmerman
Lieutenant Thong
Edgar Edwards
Captain Turan
Michael Mark
Professor Karm
Earl Dwire
Janda
Harry C. Bradley
Keedish
Sigurd Nilssen
Count Korro
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ford Beebe, Ray Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- George H. Plympton, Basil Dickey, Barry Shipman
- Original Title
- Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 15m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, King Features Syndicate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ford Beebe, Ray Taylor
George H. Plympton, Basil Dickey, Barry Shipman, Alex Raymond
Jerome Ash, William A. Sickner
Alvin Todd, Louis Sackin, Joseph Gluck
Department Leadership Roster
Ford Beebe
Director
Ray Taylor
Director
George H. Plympton
Screenplay
Basil Dickey
Screenplay
Barry Shipman
Screenplay
Jerome Ash
Director of Photography
William A. Sickner
Director of Photography
Alvin Todd
Editor
Louis Sackin
Editor
Joseph Gluck
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
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What is Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe about?
A mysterious plague, the Purple Death, ravages the earth. Dr. Zarkov, investigating in his spaceship, finds a ship from planet Mongo seeding the atmosphere with dust. Sure enough, Ming the Merciless is up to his old tricks. So it's back to Mongo for Flash, Dale, and Zarkov.
Who directed Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe?
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe was directed by Ford Beebe, Ray Taylor.
Who stars in Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe?
The principal cast of Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe includes Buster Crabbe, Carol Hughes, Charles Middleton, Anne Gwynne, Frank Shannon.
When was Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe released and how long is it?
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 3h 15m.
Is Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe based on a book or true story?
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Alex Raymond".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe?
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).