Flash Gordon (1980)

Director Mike Hodges

This must be one of the best trailers of all time. It made its 8mm debut a few years ago from Jef Films, but now Derann are marketing it.

After a censor's certificate, the Earth is seen spinning in space. The voice of Ming is heard complaining he is bored. He decides to use the world as a plaything. "Pathetic Earthlings" - Who Can Save You Now?" The screen is quickly filled with a shot of our hero while on the soundtrack Queen belt out their great hit single "Flash". From there on it is quick action clips as Freddy Mercury screams his way through the song. A fun trailer and one that is a sure-fire winner with nearly all audiences. Don't miss it - highly recommended!


Footnote: A feature version of Flash Gordon was available in scope. It is now discontinued. Ask your film dealer for information.


Distributed by: Derann Films.
Format: Super 8mm.
Supplied on: 1 reel (200ft). 
Approximate Running Time: 2 minutes.
Colour & Sound.
Reviewer: Maurice Trace.
Reviewers rating: Print A Sound A

I have this film in my collection my rating:

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The above review was printed in 
Super Eight Film Review

issue 16 from 1985.
Reproduced by the kind permission of Derek Simmonds.

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