# Flash Gordon

> 1980 film by Mike Hodges

**Wikidata**: [Q1427252](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1427252)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_Gordon_(film))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/flash-gordon

## Summary

**Flash Gordon** is a 1980 film directed by Mike Hodges. It is a multi-genre production blending science fiction, action, adventure, fantasy, and comedy, and was released as a joint effort between the United Kingdom and the United States. The film had multiple release dates across different regions beginning in late 1980 and continuing into early 1981.

## Key Facts

- **Director:** Mike Hodges
- **Release Dates:** December 5, 1980; February 6, 1981; February 25, 1981
- **Genres:** Science fiction film, action film, adventure film, fantasy film, comedy film
- **Countries of Origin:** United Kingdom, United States
- **Wikipedia Title:** Flash Gordon (film)
- **Wikidata Description:** 1980 film by Mike Hodges
- **Sitelink Count:** 32 (across linked wiki projects)

## FAQs

**What genres does Flash Gordon belong to?**
Flash Gordon spans five distinct film genres: science fiction, action, adventure, fantasy, and comedy. This multi-genre classification reflects its blend of space-faring narrative, heroic action sequences, fantastical world-building, and humorous tone.

**When was Flash Gordon released?**
The film had staggered releases across different regions, beginning December 5, 1980, followed by additional release dates on February 6, 1981, and February 25, 1981.

**Which countries produced Flash Gordon?**
The film was produced as a joint production between the United Kingdom (an island country in north-west Europe) and the United States (a country located primarily in North America).

**What is a "film" as it relates to Flash Gordon's classification?**
A film is defined as a sequence of images that give the impression of movement, stored on film stock. Flash Gordon is classified under this medium.

## Why It Matters

Flash Gordon represents a notable intersection of multiple film genres within a single production. By combining science fiction, action, adventure, fantasy, and comedy, it occupies a rare space in cinema that few films attempt to span simultaneously. As a collaborative production between the United Kingdom and the United States, it also reflects the international nature of major film productions. The film's sitelink count of 32 across wiki projects indicates sustained global interest and cultural recognition decades after its release.

## Notable For

- Spanning five distinct film genres simultaneously (science fiction, action, adventure, fantasy, comedy)
- International co-production between the United Kingdom and the United States
- Directed by Mike Hodges
- Multiple regional release dates spanning three months
- Recognizable enough to generate 32 sitelinks across various language and project wikis

## Body

### Overview and Classification

Flash Gordon is a film — a medium defined as a sequence of images that give the impression of movement, stored on film stock. It was directed by Mike Hodges and released in 1980, with a Wikidata description explicitly identifying it as a "1980 film by Mike Hodges."

The film carries a sitelink count of 32 across linked wiki projects and is listed on Wikipedia under the title "Flash Gordon (film)."

### Genres

Flash Gordon is classified under five separate film genres:

- **Science Fiction Film** — A film genre encompassing speculative, science-based narratives (sitelink count for the genre: 50)
- **Action Film** — A film genre emphasizing physical action sequences (sitelink count for the genre: 70)
- **Adventure Film** — A film genre centered on journeys, exploration, and excitement (sitelink count for the genre: 62)
- **Fantasy Film** — A film genre featuring fantastical or supernatural elements (sitelink count for the genre: 48)
- **Comedy Film** — A genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour (sitelink count for the genre: 65)

This multi-genre classification distinguishes Flash Gordon from films that occupy a single genre category.

### Release Dates

The film had three documented publication dates:

- **December 5, 1980** — The earliest release date
- **February 6, 1981** — A subsequent regional release
- **February 25, 1981** — The final documented release date

These staggered dates suggest a rolling international rollout strategy typical of major film releases during this era.

### Countries of Origin

Flash Gordon is associated with two countries of origin:

- **United Kingdom** — An island country in north-west Europe. The UK's documented inception dates include April 12, 1927 (preferred, subject of the Royal and Parliamentary Titles Act 1927) and December 6, 1921 (subject of the Anglo-Irish Treaty). It has a sitelink count of 388.
- **United States** — A country located primarily in North America. The US has documented inception dates of July 4, 1776 (Declaration of Independence, subject of the United States Declaration of Independence) and May 12, 1784 (preferred, independence recognized by the country from which it separated, subject of the Treaty of Paris, 1783). It has a sitelink count of 423.

### Related Entities

The film connects to the broader concept of "film" as a class — defined as a sequence of images that give the impression of movement, stored on film stock. This base classification carries a sitelink count of 235, reflecting the foundational nature of the medium in knowledge bases.

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