FLASH GORDON CONQUERS THE UNIVERSE DVD When a ravaging plague strikes the Earth, it threatens no less than global extinction. This alien disease, called the "Purple Death" by Earth's scientists, is believed to be the evil spawn of Ming, the Emperor of Planet Mongo, and the most merciless interplanetary villain that ever struck fear into the heart of man. The World's only hope seems to rest with Flash Gordon, the planet-hopping hero, who blasts off in his rocket ship to search and destroy the source of the death dust rays. 12 Chapters. Starring: Buster Crabbe, Carol Hughes, Anne Gwynne, Charles Middleton, Frank Shannon Presented in Black & White; Interview with Buster Crabbe; Classic TV Commercials with Buster Crabbe; 1932 Olympic Footage; Interactive Motion Menus; Chapter Menu; Photo Gallery; Bio on Buster Crabbe.