The planet Mongo is on a collision course with Earth. Dr. Alexis Zarkov takes off in a rocket ship to Mongo, with Flash Gordon and Dale Arden as his assistants. They find that the planet is ruled by the cruel Emperor Ming, who lusts after Dale and sends Flash to fight in the arena. Ming's daughter, Princess Aura, tries to spare Flash's life.

Flash Gordon: Space Soldiers Chapter 1
Directors: Frederick Stephani, Ray Taylor
Writers: Alex Raymond (based on the comic strip by), Frederick Stephani, Ella O'Neill
Stars: Buster Crabbe, Jean Rogers, Charles Middleton, Priscilla Lawson

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CHAPTER 1 "THE CURSED PLANET" We are lost, Professor Gordon. This planet is heading towards Earth, and no human power can't stop it. You are right, Hensley. It's just a matter of time. The Earth will soon be pulverized. And Zarkov gives no news. - I still believe in his theory.
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- Ridiculous ! Zarkov is mad, his theory is pure fantasy. He will never reach the planet with his rocket. - New ? - The whole world is in turmoil. PANIC - TURMOIL - RIOTS LONDON INDIA AFRICA ARABIA THE ARABS IN BUBBLE CHAOS For me ? THANKS. It's from my son, Flash. He abandoned his polo team to take the transcontinental plane,
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hoping to be with us before the end. The plane crosses a meteor field. - Why these tremors? - The planet is too close, it disturbs the atmosphere. Ladies and gentlemen, we try to land, but we can't promise anything. you can jump if you wish it, you will find a parachute under each seat. We were ordered to take them this morning in case of problems.
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- We jump ! - But I do not want to. You are afraid ? Nice as a trip. We'll have to try again one day. Strange as a country. We need to find a transport means. What is that ? - A rocket. - A rocket ? Yes, someone try to go to Mars. Stop, don't move! Sorry to bother you. We don't always land where you would like.
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- Who are you ? - I don't have a business card. - This is Miss... - Dale Arden. Pretty name. My name is Flash Gordon. Gordon? The teacher's son? Exact. This rocket... You are Doctor Zarkov. Yes. Your father sent you to stop me. Why is that ? My friend, the Earth is doomed to destruction. - Yes I know. My father... - He thinks I'm crazy.
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They all think so. But it exists a way to save us. I am convinced that the planet that rushes at us is inhabited. She is also highly radioactive. Using my rocket, I might be able to control her and divert it from Earth. - It's worth trying. - I'm waiting for my assistant, but he got pissed off. I need help.
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Will you come? It's our only chance. Our only chance... When do we start? Immediately there is no a second to lose. What about Miss Dale? We must accompany him to a safe place. There is no safe place on this earth. Alright, she's coming with us. Please, take me with you. - We cancel everything. - In that case, we're taking him.
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This way. Nice as a ship, Doc. Does this gadget... Are you sure of yourself? I experimented with models. They came back? They weren't supposed to come back. Hang on, we're going to take off. We are crossing the stratosphere. Look through the telescope. - What is it, Dale? - Air... Air.
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Sorry, I forgot to turn on the oxygen. Don't worry. We will be arriving soon. We are saved. We have crossed the dead zone. - The dead zone? - Yes, the area devoid of any force. It was my only fear. That is good news ! We will land soon. We can't land at that speed. I planned everything.
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A magnet triggered at the right time will slow us down to land. Quick, magnet! Otherwise, we will be pulverized. It was minus one. Hang on, we land. We have succeeded. This shadow, what is this ? A cloud, I suppose. She is devastated.
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This city proves that it is inhabited. We have to get there immediately. This planet can crash on Earth at all times. - Yes. And the rocket? - It's locked. Alright. Quick, to the rocket! It's closed. Open your eyes, Dale. - How are you, Dale? - Yes.
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Quick, Doctor! Looks like they are going to fight. They are atrocious. Luckily they are angry at each other. Look, Flash. They use rays. - They are dead ? - Without a doubt. Let's see who it is.
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Come. - Thanks for saving us. - Back ! - You are prisoners! - Prisoners? Silence. we take you see Ming, Emperor of the Universe. No, Flash! No ! We must see the Emperor. It's our only chance to save the Earth. We follow you. But don't touch! Majesty, we have captured Earth people.
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- Did they resist? - No, except for the blond giant. What did you come to do in my kingdom? - Save you. - What do you mean ? Your planet is heading straight on ours, Earth. The collision will cause the destruction of both planets. There will be no collision. I control the movements of this planet. I will destroy your Earth in my way.
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Why destroy it? You could conquer her. Why not. How did you get here? In a rocket that I built. You are a remarkable man. You can help me. Take him to the lab. Give him everything he asks for, except freedom. Approach the girl. Your eyes, your hair, your skin. I have never seen a woman like you. You are beautiful.
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Get your filthy paws off! - You too. - Catch him! Hold it! Throw it into the arena. Catch it! He won't escape, my pretty. He will give us the show. Let's make a deal, father. If he survives, he's mine. Whether... Stop. Throw it into the arena. Let me go !
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He fights well, this Earthman. He will not survive the pit. No, father. Not that ! Guards! Get my daughter out of here! He has earned the right to live. - The pit ! - No ! Don't miss "THE TUNNEL OF TERROR"
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the second chapter by FLASH GORDON, next week in this cinema. © DMC 2023