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Captain EO

  • 1986
  • 17m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
4.9K
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Michael Jackson in Captain EO (1986)
AdventureFantasyMusicalSci-FiShort

Captain EO and his space crew are on a mission to save the world from the evil queen by giving her a song and dance.Captain EO and his space crew are on a mission to save the world from the evil queen by giving her a song and dance.Captain EO and his space crew are on a mission to save the world from the evil queen by giving her a song and dance.

  • Director
    • Francis Ford Coppola
  • Writers
    • George Lucas
    • Rusty Lemorande
    • Francis Ford Coppola
  • Stars
    • Michael Jackson
    • Anjelica Huston
    • Dick Shawn
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    4.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Francis Ford Coppola
    • Writers
      • George Lucas
      • Rusty Lemorande
      • Francis Ford Coppola
    • Stars
      • Michael Jackson
      • Anjelica Huston
      • Dick Shawn
    • 40User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Michael Jackson
    Michael Jackson
    • Captain EO
    Anjelica Huston
    Anjelica Huston
    • The Supreme Leader
    Dick Shawn
    Dick Shawn
    • Commander Bog
    Tony Cox
    Tony Cox
    • Hooter
    Debbie Lee Carrington
    Debbie Lee Carrington
    • Idee
    • (as Debbie Carrington)
    Cindy Sorenson
    • Geex
    • (as Cindy Sorensen)
    Gary DePew
    Gary DePew
    • Major Domo
    Kahea Bright
    • Dancer
    Donald Devoux
    • Dancer
    Cameron English
    Cameron English
    • Dancer
    Bruno Falcon
    Bruno Falcon
    • Dancer
    • (as Bruno Falcon III)
    Eric D. Henderson
    • Dancer
    • (as Eric Henderson)
    Hugo Huizar
    • Dancer
    Evelyne Jezek
    • Dancer
    • (as Evelyn Jezek)
    Ben Lokey
    Ben Lokey
    • Dancer
    Lezlie Mogell
    • Dancer
    Stephen Nicholas
    • Dancer
    Mary Ann Hermansen
    Mary Ann Hermansen
    • Dancer
    • (as Mary Oedy)
    • Director
      • Francis Ford Coppola
    • Writers
      • George Lucas
      • Rusty Lemorande
      • Francis Ford Coppola
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    • Trivia
      Ran in EPCOT in Disney World from 1986 until 1997 when it was replaced by another 3D show Honey, I Shrunk the Audience (1994). Following the sudden death of Michael Jackson in June 2009, Disney decided to reinstate Captain EO. The original show opened once again in February 2010 under the title "Captain EO Tribute." This is likely the only occurrence where a Disney attraction replaced the attraction that replaced it initially.
    • Goofs
      When the Captain is confronting the Evil Queen, he takes a few steps up the stairway for emphasis, accidentally revealing the puppeteer controlling the Fuzzball character sitting on his shoulder.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Narrator: The Cosmos, a universe of good and evil, where a small group struggles to bring freedom to the countless worlds of despair. A rag-tag band lead by the infamous Captain EO.

    • Alternate versions
      In the TV Spots there is an added shot of the Queens' troops holding their spears over their heads as they approach Captain EO.
    • Connections
      Featured in Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      We Are Here to Change the World
      Written and Performed by Michael Jackson

    User reviews40

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    It's the 21st Century and still no sign of an Official Release.

    Let's look at the talent involved with this movie: Michael Jackson, Angelica Houston, Francis Ford Coppola, James Horner, Industrial Light & Magic, Dreamquest Images...the list goes on.

    So one can only wonder *why* we don't have an official DVD Release of this title? It wowed audiences for years at Disney Amusement Parks around the world, yet it no longer does so. Normally when a movie is "finished" in theatres, it moves on to a Home DVD Release. Logic would suggest that this is what the future holds for "Captain Eo."

    OK Disney, get off of your butt and put this puppy on DVD!!!! Forget about entertaining new generations of children, it's an opportunity for you to make more money!! ...just thought I'd speak in words that Disney could understand.
    • atrac
    • Jul 20, 2002
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 12, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Captain EO and the Space Knights
    • Production companies
      • Three D D D Productions
      • Eastman Kodak Company
      • Lucasfilm
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    • Budget
      • $23,700,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      17 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • 70 mm 6-Track
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.20 : 1

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