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The Return of Captain Invincible

The Return of Captain Invincible

1983Movie⏱️ 1h 30mPG
ComedyFantasyMusicalSci-Fi
5.6
IMDB Rating
1,150 votes

During WWII, Captain Invincible fought against Nazis using superpowers. Later falsely accused of communism, he retires in Australia. When a secret US weapon gets stolen, he's called back but struggles with alcoholism.

Director
Philippe Mora
Writers
Steven E. de Souza, Andrew Gaty, Peter Smalley
Stars
Alan Arkin, Christopher Lee, Kate Fitzpatrick
Release Date
February 17, 1984
Language
English
Country
Australia
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Wins
🎯 2
Nominations
💬 30
Reviews
📋 2.0K
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🎭 Top Cast

Alan Arkin
Alan Arkin
as Captain Invincible
Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee
as Mr. Midnight
Kate Fitzpatrick
Kate Fitzpatrick
as Patty Patria
Bill Hunter
Bill Hunter
as Tupper
Michael Pate
Michael Pate
as President
David Argue
David Argue
as Italian Salesman
John Bluthal
John Bluthal
as Deli Owner
Chelsea Brown
Chelsea Brown
as Tour Guide
Max Cullen
Max Cullen
as Italian Man
Arthur Dignam
Arthur Dignam
as Lawyer

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Sound
Dolby
Filming Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Production
Seven Keys

🏷️ Keywords

non comic book superheropantiesbrassiereclothing ripped offbutton pops off

🎯 Categories

ParodyPop MusicalQuirky ComedySatireSuperheroComedyFantasyMusicalSci-Fi

⭐ Featured Review

It's no Rocky Horror Picture Show but it has Sir Christopher Lee
by t_atzmueller2011-08-02

"The Return of Captain Invincible It seems a law of nature that a certain percentage of movies just don't age very well. Some can be viewed decades later and still impress the first-time viewer, others you have to had seen during it's time in order to appreciate it later. Unfortunately, "The Return of Captain Invincible" belongs to the latter category. It's not a bad film, by no means. "TRoCI" comfortably between Superman-spoof, musical satire of the US- / Australian way of life but unfortunately it's also a little too 'harmless' for most (mode..."

💡 Did You Know?

Apparently, this movie is one of writer Terry Pratchett's favourite movies. Pratchett has said "May I also add that the film 'The Return of Captain Invincible', which is a series of bad moments pasted together with great songs and a budget of fourpence, is also a regularly-viewed video in the Pratchett household."

📖 Synopsis

During WWII, Captain Invincible fought against Nazis using superpowers. Later falsely accused of communism, he retires in Australia. When a secret US weapon gets stolen, he's called back but struggles with alcoholism.