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Earth's only hope: a football hero, a phallic rocket, and the planet Porno's wildest orgies.

FLESH GORDON

The Space Age Sex Spoof that is out of this World!

1974 · 1h 30m · R · Comedy / Science Fiction · IMDB TMDB

Emperor Wang (the Perverted) is leader of the planet Porno and sends his mighty "Sex Ray" towards Earth, turning everyone into sex-mad fiends. Only one man can save the Earth, football player Flesh Gordon. Along with his girlfriend Dale Ardor and Professor Flexi-Jerkoff, they set off towards the source of the Sex Ray, unaware of the perils that face them!

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Proof that sometimes, saving the world requires a sense of humor—and a parachute.

Programmer's Pick

A parody where the rocket is as anatomically correct as the gags are juvenile, Flesh Gordon gleefully spoofs sci-fi serials with a barrage of interplanetary innuendo. Between the sex rays, Emperor Wang's schemes, and planet Porno's over-the-top antics, this cult oddity never pretends to be anything but a bawdy romp.

— SassyFlix Programmer
Quick Answer
What is Flesh Gordon about?

Flesh Gordon is a 1974 American comedy science fiction film directed by Michael Benveniste and Howard Ziehm about a football player who, with his companions, travels to the planet Porno to stop Emperor Wang's sex ray from turning Earth into sex-mad chaos.

Details & Specs
Directors
Michael Benveniste, Howard Ziehm
Writers
Michael Benveniste, Alex Raymond
Release
1974
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Also Known As
Flesh Gordon, Flesh Gordon el sexonauta, Флэш Гордон, Flesh Gordon - Andata e ritorno... al pianeta Korno!, praktor '069' enantion tou planiti 'Porno'!, El sexonauta

Synopsis

Distinguished Professor Gordon (John Hoyt) explains that Earth is being tormented by periodic "sex rays", which send people into a sexual frenzy. When one of the rays hits the Ford Trimotor passenger aircraft carrying Flesh Gordon (Jason Williams) and Dale Ardor (Suzanne Fields), the pilots abandon the controls and everyone aboard has manic sex. When they finish, Flesh and Dale escape the imminent plane crash by parachute. They land near the workshop of Flexi Jerkoff (Joseph Hudgins), who has a plan to stop the sex rays at their source.

They travel to the planet Porno in Jerkoff's phallic rocket ship, and are briefly hit by a sex ray, resulting in a frantic three-way orgy. They crash land after being shot down by the minions of Emperor Wang (William Dennis Hunt) and are attacked by several one-eyed "Penisauruses" before being taken prisoner by Wang's soldiers. They are brought before Wang, who is presiding over an orgy of more than a dozen men and women. Jerkoff is sent to work in Wang's laboratory, while Wang announces his intention to marry Dale. Flesh is sentenced to death, but is saved when Queen Amora (Nora Wieternik) instead takes him to be her sex slave.

Wang shoots down Amora's ship, and Flesh is the only survivor. He is reunited with Jerkoff, and they resume their efforts to defeat Wang, now using Amora's Power Pasties. Wang and Dale's wedding is interrupted when Dale is kidnapped by Amazonian lesbians, whose leader, Chief Nellie (Candy Samples), attempts to initiate Dale into their cult. Flesh and Jerkoff save her, unexpectedly aided by Prince Precious (Mycle Brandy) of the Forest Kingdom. With help from their new ally, Jerkoff builds a weapon to destroy the sex ray. They confront Wang and trick his "rapist robots" into turning on him, but Wang escapes, seeking the aid of the towering idol of the Great God Porno. Porno comes to life and captures Dale as they flee, blandly commenting on his actions. Jerkoff shoots the living idol, freeing Dale and causing the god to fall on Wang and the sex ray. Flesh, Dale, and Jerkoff are celebrated as heroes and return to Earth.

Why Cult

Sci-Fi Parody Madness

A raunchy send-up of classic space operas, complete with football heroics and oversexed villains.

Sex Ray Chaos

Earth is besieged by 'sex rays' from the planet Porno, leading to comically frenzied mayhem.

Phallic Rocket Ship

The heroes blast off in a rocket that's as unsubtle as the film's humor, landing them in the heart of Porno's wildest orgies.

Emperor Wang the Perverted

A villain with a name (and agenda) to match—his Sex Ray and schemes are as outrageous as his title.

Cast & Crew

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Jason Williams Jason Williams Flesh Gordon Suzanne Fields Suzanne Fields Dale Ardor Joseph Hudgins Joseph Hudgins Dr. Flexi Jerkoff William Dennis Hunt William Dennis Hunt Evil Presence Candy Samples Candy Samples Chief Nellie Mycle Brandy Mycle Brandy Prince Precious SG Steve Grumette Priest Nora Wieternik Nora Wieternik Queen Amora LL Lance Larsen Emperor Wang's Guard Zena Dean Zena Dean Zerig LG Leonard Goodman DL Donald Lee Harris Howard Alexander Howard Alexander Balding Airplane Passenger JR John Rowe AS Alan Sinclair Ron Darby Ron Darby Airplane Passenger Annette Michael Annette Michael Brunette in Back of Plane Maria Arnold Maria Arnold Cheerleader in Blue Shannon West Shannon West Emperor Wang's Girl Ric Lutze Ric Lutze Archer with Arrows Tricia Opal Tricia Opal Blond Sex Slave Rene Bond Rene Bond Sex Slave with Blond Partner Nancy Martin Nancy Martin Sex Slave in Blue Toga HZ Howard Ziehm DB Dalana Bissonnette Redheaded Sex Slave JS Jill Sweete Cheerleader in Green Terri Johnson Terri Johnson Amazon in Red Boots PH Pat Hudson LM Linda Marie Amazon with Chain Bra Duane Paulsen Duane Paulsen Blond Sex Slave DD Dee Dee Dailes Black Amazon John Hoyt John Hoyt Professor Gordon TB Terran Benveniste Baby (uncredited) Sandy Carey Sandy Carey Fleeing Citizen (uncredited) DC Damon Charles Sex Slave (uncredited) Con Covert Con Covert Fleeing Citizen (uncredited) Norman Fields Norman Fields Radio Newscaster (uncredited) RV Robert V. Greene Narrator (voice) (uncredited) Billy Lane Billy Lane Sex Slave in Black Belt (uncredited) William Margold William Margold Fleeing Citizen (uncredited) Craig T. Nelson Craig T. Nelson The Monster (voice) (uncredited) Neil Perlman Neil Perlman Fleeing Citizen (uncredited) George Peters George Peters Slave with Blue Toga Girl (uncredited) 'Reb' Sawitz 'Reb' Sawitz Fleeing Guard (uncredited) John Vincent John Vincent Mass Hypnosis Theorist (uncredited) Jason Yukon Jason Yukon Slave Beside Priest at Wedding (uncredited) LR Lynn Rogers Fleeing Citizen (uncredited)

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Questions from the Vault

What is Flesh Gordon about? +

Flesh Gordon follows a football player and his companions as they travel to the planet Porno to stop Emperor Wang's Sex Ray from turning Earth into sex-crazed chaos.

When was Flesh Gordon released? +

Flesh Gordon was released in 1974.

Who directed Flesh Gordon? +

Flesh Gordon was directed by Michael Benveniste and Howard Ziehm.

How long is Flesh Gordon? +

Flesh Gordon has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is Flesh Gordon? +

Flesh Gordon is a comedy and science fiction film.