Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940): Cast
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe is a 1940 action sci-fi film directed by Ray Taylor and Ford Beebe, starring Buster Crabbe as Flash Gordon, John Hamilton and Frank Shannon. It runs 3 hours 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 15m (195 min)
- Directors
- Ray Taylor and Ford Beebe
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe About?
The premise of Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe without spoilers.
A deadly epidemic called the Purple Death threatens Earth. Dr. Zarkov, pursuing the source in his rocket, discovers a Mongo vessel releasing toxic dust. The culprit is Ming the Merciless, whose familiar schemes endanger the planet. Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Zarkov must return to Mongo to stop his plan.
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cult film
- serial
- psychotronic film
- campy
- sword and planet
- flash gordon character
- sequel
- ming the merciless character
- dale arden character
- based on comic strip
- mysterious illness
- documentary footage
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- scientist
- rocketship
- spaceship
- space travel
- dust
- newspaper headline
- archenemy
- periscope
- heat ray
- plague
- mongo the planet
- palace
- banquet
- prince
- queen
- throne
- throne room
- prisoner
- concentration camp
- genocidal villain
- megalomaniac
- evil mastermind
- ruthless dictator
- emperor
- mole the spy
- simple minded
- dictator
- strong willed
- execution chamber
- genocide
- exterminating undesirables
- alarm
- rescue mission
- captain
- returning character played by a different actress
- view through a periscope
- returning character played by a different actor
- castle
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe Cast & Characters
Buster Crabbe leads the cast as Flash Gordon, with John Hamilton as Professor Gordon and Frank Shannon as Dr. Zarkov. Directed by Ray Taylor and Ford Beebe; 53 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Ray Taylor
- Co-director Ford Beebe
- Buster Crabbe as Flash Gordon
- John Hamilton as Professor Gordon
- Frank Shannon as Dr. Zarkov
- Charles Middleton as Emperor Ming
Also Starring in Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
· 49 more- Carol Hughes Dale Arden
- Tom Chatterton Professor Arden
- Donald Curtis Ronal (uncredited)
- Chief Yowlachie King of the Rock People (uncredited)
- Byron Foulger Professor Drok
- Charles Sherlock Guard Kroad (uncredited)
- Lane Chandler Ming's Soldier (uncredited)
- Roy Barcroft Ming's Soldier / Arborian Sentry (uncredited)
- Eddie Parker Arborian Prison Guard (uncredited)
- Harry C. Bradley Keedish
- John Elliott Scientist (uncredited)
- Herbert Rawlinson Dr. Frohmann
- Wheaton Chambers Scientist (uncredited)
- Jack Gardner Professor Gordon's Radio Operator (uncredited)
- Michael Mark Professor Karm
- Ben Taggart General Lupi (uncredited)
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- Reed Howes Barin's Ship #5 Commander (uncredited)
- Ernie Adams
- Allan Cavan Man with Thinking Brain (uncredited)
- Joey Ray Professor Gordon's Assistant (uncredited)
- Bill Hunter Guard (uncredited)
- Earl Dwire Janda
- Tom Steele Ming's Pilot (uncredited)
- Anne Gwynne Sonja
- Roland Drew Prince Barin
- Jack Roper Man of Low Intellect (uncredited)
- Jack George Scientist (uncredited)
- Jean Brooks Olga (uncredited)
- William Royle Captain Sudan
- Edgar Edwards Captain Turan
- Don Rowan Captain Torch
- Victor Zimmerman Lieutenant Thong
- Carmen D'Antonio Ming's Dancing Girl (uncredited)
- Mala Prince of the Rock People (uncredited)
- Pat Gleason
- Vivian Mason Ming's Gong Girl (uncredited)
- Shirley Deane Princess Aura
- Gene Rizzi Ming's Soldier (uncredited)
- Lee Powell Captain Roka
- Luli Deste Queen Fria (uncredited)
- Harold Daniels
- Saul A. Goodkind Various Characters (voice) (uncredited)
- Clarice Sherry
- Robert Blair
- Sigurd Nilssen Count Korro
- Paul Reed
- Charles Waldron Jr.
- Mimi Taylor Verna
- Ernie Payson
More from Ray Taylor and Ford Beebe
More films directed by Ray Taylor and Ford Beebe: Buck Rogers, Purple Death from Outer Space, Spaceship to the Unknown and Lord of the Jungle.
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Flash Gordon Conquista El Universo” and “Flash Gordon Conquista o Universo”.
- Also known as
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- Flash Gordon Conquista El Universo
- Flash Gordon Conquista o Universo
- FLASH GORDON CONQUÊTE DE L'UNIVERS
- 飞侠哥顿:征服宇宙
- Flash Gordon - Todesstrahlen aus dem All
- 플래시 고든의 우주정복기
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Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe?
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe runs 3 hours 15 minutes (195 minutes).
When was Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe released?
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe was released on March 3, 1940.
Who directed Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe?
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe was directed by Ray Taylor and Ford Beebe.
More films by Ray Taylor Who is in the cast of Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe?
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe stars Buster Crabbe as Flash Gordon, John Hamilton as Professor Gordon and Frank Shannon as Dr. Zarkov, among 53 credited actors.
Does Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe have a post-credit scene?
No. Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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