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When Earth is inexplicably attacked by natural disasters, football player Flash Gordon and travel agent Dale Arden crash-land their plane into the laboratory of Dr. Hans Zarkov, who forces them into his rocket to investigate the anomalies. They arrive on the planet Mongo and are captured by its ruthless ruler, Emperor Ming the Merciless, who reveals he is attacking Earth for his amusement and plans to marry Dale. Flash escapes with Ming's daughter, Princess Aura, who helps him evade Ming's forces and eventually leads him to the Hawkmen, a winged race led by Prince Vultan. After Flash proves his worth in a deadly jousting match, Vultan agrees to join forces with him and the Arborians, led by Prince Barin, to overthrow Ming.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Flash Gordon is an ordinary man thrust into cosmic conflict when his plane crashes into Dr.
Open full beat sheetFlash Gordon is listed as Protagonist. A star football player for the New York Giants. In the parsed data, Flash Gordon is connected to 30 scenes, 16 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
30 scenes / 16 dialogue linesDale Arden is listed as Protagonist. A travel agent. In the parsed data, Dale Arden is connected to 23 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
23 scenes / 4 dialogue linesDr. Hans Zarkov is listed as Scientist. A feverish, bearded, and seemingly mad scientist formerly of NASA. In the parsed data, Dr. Hans Zarkov is connected to 18 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
18 scenes / 5 dialogue linesMing the Merciless is listed as Antagonist. The ruthless, all-powerful ruler of Mongo. In the parsed data, Ming the Merciless is connected to 10 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
10 scenes / 4 dialogue linesPrincess Aura is listed as Supporting. Ming's daughter, voluptuous and fiercely erotic. In the parsed data, Princess Aura is connected to 10 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 21.
10 scenes / 1 dialogue linesPrince Barin is listed as Supporting. Prince of Arboria. In the parsed data, Prince Barin is connected to 9 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 25.
9 scenes / 0 dialogue linesKlytus is listed as Antagonist. Ming's treacherous advisor who can foresee the future. In the parsed data, Klytus is connected to 8 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 35.
8 scenes / 2 dialogue linesTiger Man is listed as Supporting. A magnificent creature with a horn on his forehead. In the parsed data, Tiger Man is connected to 8 scenes, first appearing around scene 13.
8 scenes / 0 dialogue linesVultan is listed as Supporting. Lusty leader of the Hawkmen. In the parsed data, Vultan is connected to 7 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 31.
7 scenes / 3 dialogue linesMunson is listed as Supporting. Zarkov's scared assistant. In the parsed data, Munson is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 6.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesThe sun turns blood red and red lightning bolts strike the savanna.
A small plane flies over a serene countryside.
Flash Gordon and Dale Arden are passengers on a plane experiencing turbulence.
Flash Gordon, Dale ArdenFlash speaks to the pilots about the turbulence.
Flash Gordon, Dale ArdenFlash and Dale interact during the flight.
Flash Gordon, Dale ArdenDr. Zarkov prepares to leave Earth in a capsule.
Dr. Hans Zarkov, MunsonThe plane loses its pilots and Flash takes control.
Flash Gordon, Dale ArdenFlash and Dale crash-land into Zarkov's greenhouse.
Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, Dr. Hans Zarkov, MunsonZarkov forces Flash and Dale into his capsule.
Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, Dr. Hans ZarkovThe capsule takes off and travels through space.
Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, Dr. Hans ZarkovThe capsule lands on Mongo and the travelers are captured.
Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, Dr. Hans Zarkov, Ming the MercilessThe prisoners are brought before Ming.
Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, Dr. Hans Zarkov, Ming the MercilessFlash, Dale, and Zarkov are brought before Ming. An armored man is forced to commit suicide to prove loyalty. Ming reveals his plan to destroy Earth.
Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, Dr. Hans Zarkov, Ming the Merciless, Princess Aura, KlytusMing interrogates Flash and Dale. Zarkov is taken away. Aura intervenes to save Flash.
Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, Dr. Hans Zarkov, Ming the Merciless, Princess Aura, KlytusFlash and Dale fight guards. Flash and Aura fall through a trap door.
Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, Princess AuraFlash and Aura emerge from the water. Aura agrees to help Flash.
Flash Gordon, Princess AuraZarkov is brought to the plasma core. Ming explains his plan to destroy Earth.
Dr. Hans Zarkov, Ming the Merciless, KlytusDale is prepared for Ming. She drinks a potion.
Dale ArdenFlash and Aura fly in a shuttle craft.
Flash Gordon, Princess AuraFlash and Dale communicate telepathically while Dale is being prepared for Ming.
Flash Gordon, Dale ArdenAura interrupts Flash's telepathic connection with Dale.
Flash Gordon, Princess AuraFlash and Aura crash land in the forest of Arboria.
Flash Gordon, Princess AuraDale tricks a serving girl and escapes.
Dale ArdenDale rescues Zarkov from the dungeon.
Dale Arden, Dr. Hans ZarkovFlash and Aura encounter Prince Barin and his hunters.
Flash Gordon, Princess Aura, Prince Barin, Tiger ManAura pilots her spacecraft, using thought transfer to communicate with Ming while observing the Hawkmen with captives.
Ming the Merciless, Princess AuraZarkov and Dale attempt to prepare the capsule for flight, but a malfunction causes Zarkov's hands to become invisible.
Dale Arden, Dr. Hans ZarkovMing and Klytus watch the capture of Dale on a screen and discuss their plans for the captives.
Ming the Merciless, KlytusVultan inspects Dale, and the other captives are brought to the palace.
Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, Dr. Hans Zarkov, Prince Barin, Vultan, Tiger ManVultan leads the captives to the jousting disc.
Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, Dr. Hans Zarkov, Prince Barin, Vultan, Tiger ManFlash and Barin fight on the disc; Flash saves Barin, and Vultan decides to defy Ming.
Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, Dr. Hans Zarkov, Prince Barin, Vultan, Tiger ManThe Sky Palace is destroyed by Ming's fleet; the captives escape with the Hawkmen.
Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, Dr. Hans Zarkov, Prince Barin, Vultan, Tiger ManThe group plans a counter-attack; Flash becomes invisible using Zarkov's device.
Flash Gordon, Dr. Hans Zarkov, Prince Barin, VultanDale and Aura bond while Dale is held captive.
Dale Arden, Princess AuraKlytus warns Ming of a coming Earthling space capsule.
Ming the Merciless, KlytusMing and Klytus watch the capsule on the viewing screen.
Ming the Merciless, KlytusFlash attempts to contact Vultan via radio.
Flash GordonVultan and his Hawkmen listen to Flash's radio transmission.
Flash Gordon, VultanThe capsule lands and is destroyed by Klytus's orders.
Flash Gordon, KlytusInvisible Flash knocks out a soldier.
Flash GordonFlash scares guards and frees the prisoners.
Flash Gordon, Dr. Hans Zarkov, Prince Barin, Tiger ManZarkov and the others observe the critical plasma mass.
Flash Gordon, Dr. Hans Zarkov, Prince Barin, Tiger ManVultan leads the Hawkmen in an attack on Mingo City.
VultanThe wedding ceremony is interrupted by Flash.
Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, Ming the Merciless, Klytus, Prince BarinThrough the force-field, my Hawkmen! The pass is narrow -- dive three-by-three! Any man who wishes to turn back may do so!
That's right, Princess -- and we're not pulling out until you put that gadget over my head and tune me in to Dale Arden!
Fools! Can't you understand? This is no accident-- it's an ATTACK! An attack planned by a MIND! This is ATTACK!
You know who Ming is now -- who are you and why do you come to Mongo?
Thanks a lot -- I look dumb enough to take candy from a stranger?
I'm not your enemy, Prince Barin. we share a hatred of Ming
God, Aura -- no wonder you've had problems -- that bastard:
Hello -- my name's Flash Gordon -- can you understand me?
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