FLASH GORDON DIRECTOR MIKE HODGES DIES

Popular screenwriter and director, Mike Hodges dies at 90 due to heart failure.

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Hodges began his career in films as a writer and director in the British mafia movie 'Get Carter'.

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Hodges died in Dorset, England at his home due to heart failure.

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Some of his top work includes 'The Terminal Man,' 'A Prayer for the Dying,' 'Croupier' etc.

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The cult classic sci-fi Flash Gordon being one of his top works as a director.

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Apart from films, he also directed a music videos for Queen.

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