Directed by:
Lisa DownsComposer:
Toby DunhamCast:
Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Brian Blessed, Chaim Topol, Peter Wyngarde, Richard O'Brien, Deep Roy, Brian May, Howard Blake, John Altman, Ian Beattie (more)VOD (1)
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A fascinating exploration into the life of Sam J. Jones, beginning with his name-making lead performance in the 1980 fantasy classic Flash Gordon, that establishes what makes Mike Hodges’ film so iconic and enduring. Sacked from the film prior to its completion (his voice was dubbed by another actor), Jones’ subsequent career took many turns before he embraced his brush with stardom. He now attends conventions (with real enthusiasm) and has seen his performance celebrated in the Ted comedies. A life-affirming tribute to the film and its star. (Edinburgh International Film Festival)
(more)Cast
Sam J. Jones
USA
Best movies:
Ted (2012)
Ted 2 (2015)
Fist of Justice (1993)
Melody Anderson
Canada
Best movies:
Elvis: The Movie (1979) (TV movie)
Flash Gordon (1980)
Marilyn & Bobby: Her Final Affair (1993) (TV movie)
Brian Blessed
UK
Best movies:
Hamlet (1996)
Tarzan (1999)
The Last Valley (1971)
Chaim Topol
Palestine
Best movies:
Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
Left Luggage (1998)
Follow Me! (1972)
Peter Wyngarde
France
Best movies:
The Innocents (1961)
Flash Gordon (1980)
Night of the Eagle (1962)
Richard O'Brien
UK
Best movies:
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Dark City (1998)
EverAfter (1998)
Deep Roy
Kenya
Best movies:
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
The NeverEnding Story (1984)
Big Fish (2003)
Brian May
UK
Best movies:
The Freddie Mercury Tribute: Concert for AIDS Awareness (1992) (concert)
Queen: Greatest Video Hits Volume One (2002) (music video)
Queen: A Night in Bohemia (1975) (concert)
Howard Blake
UK
Best movies:
The Hunger (1983)
Agatha (1979)
John Altman
UK
Best movies:
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
The First Great Train Robbery (1978)
Quadrophenia (1979)
Ian Beattie
UK
Best movies:
Papillon (2017)
Kidnapped (1995) (TV movie)
Starred Up (2013)
Manu Bennett
New Zealand
Best movies:
Barry Bostwick
USA
Best movies:
Till We Meet Again (1989) (series)
Deceptions (1985) (TV movie)
Incredibles 2 (2018)
Jon Campling
UK
Best movies:
Jonathan Creek (1997) (series)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)
Brian W. Cook
Best movies:
Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
Equilibrium (2002)
Summer Love (2016) (TV movie)
Teri Copley
USA
Best movies:
Brain Donors (1992)
Transylvania Twist (1989)
Masters of Menace (1990)
Dino De Laurentiis (a.f.)
Italy
Danilo Donati (a.f.)
Italy