Flash Gordon

Emperor Ming the Merciless of the planet Mongo declares that he will play with and destroy Earth by remotely causing natural disasters. New York Jets football star "Flash" Gordon boards a small plane, where he meets travel agent Dale Arden. Flash takes control and manages to crash land into a greenhouse owned by Dr. Hans Zarkov. The trio is brought before Ming, who orders Dale be prepared for his pleasure, and Flash is executed. As they escape, Flash and Dale flee to Arboria, kingdom of Prince Barin.