Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
1940, English. Directed by Ford Beebe & Ray Taylor.
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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.
- Runtime
- 3h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ford BeebeDirector
- Ray TaylorDirector
- Buster CrabbeFlash Gordon
- Carol HughesDale Arden
- Charles MiddletonEmperor Ming
- Anne GwynneSonja
- Frank ShannonDr. Zarkov
- John HamiltonProfessor Gordon
- Herbert RawlinsonDr. Frohmann
- Tom ChattertonProfessor Arden
- Shirley DeanePrincess Aura
- Lee PowellCaptain Roka
- Roland DrewPrince Barin
- Don RowanCaptain Torch
Details
- Released
- 3 March 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Basil Dickey, Barry Shipman, George H. Plympton
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What Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe is based on
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe is based on Flash Gordon, a comic strip by Alex Raymond, published by King Features Syndicate.
Comic strip
Flash Gordon
By Alex Raymond
Published by King Features Syndicate
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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How long is Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe?
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe runs 195 minutes (3h 15m).
Does Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe have a post-credits scene?
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Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe on?
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe?
If you liked Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe, try Babylon 5: A Call to Arms, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, Babylon 5: The Gathering.
Who directed Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe?
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940) was directed by Ford Beebe and Ray Taylor and stars Buster Crabbe, Carol Hughes, Charles Middleton.
What is Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe based on?
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe is based on Flash Gordon, a comic strip by Alex Raymond, published by King Features Syndicate.