Flash Gordon & The Sword and the Sorcerer

Mike Hodge’s Flash Gordon
(PG, 1980, 111 min)
When energy waves pull the moon out of orbit, New York Jets quarterback Flash Gordon (Sam J. Jones) finds himself heading for the planet Mongo where he’ll take on Ming the Merciless (Max von Sydow) and rescue humankind.  Featuring spectacular thrills and unforgettable music by Queen!

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Albert Pyun’s The Sword and the Sorcerer
(R, 1982, 99 min)
Meet Talon, a daring mercenary who conquers castles and dungeons alike with his lethal three-bladed sword. But when Talon learns that he is the prince of a kingdom controlled by an evil sorcerer, he is thrust into the wildest fight of his life. Lee Horsely stars in this action-packed saga, filled with brutal battles, plucky maidens, savage monsters and more!