Mike Hodges

The Profile

British film director and screenwriter known for Get Carter (1971), Flash Gordon (1980) and Croupier (1998).

Directed films across crime, thriller and science-fiction genres; Flash Gordon (1980) produced by Dino De Laurentiis is noted for its theatrical production design and costumes.

Hetzer's review of Flash Gordon reads as a mixed but affectionate reassessment: the film is crude and uneven yet fascinating for its theatrical sets, costumes and occasional genuine silliness. Max von Sydow's Ming and the production design receive particular praise.