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Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)

PG  106 min  -  Action | Adventure | Mystery   -  17 September 2004 (USA)
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After New York City receives a series of attacks from giant flying robots, a reporter teams up with a pilot in search of their origin, as well as the reason for the disappearances of famous scientists around the world.

Director:

Kerry Conran

Writer:

Kerry Conran

Stars:

Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law and Angelina Jolie
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gwyneth Paltrow ...
Jude Law ...
Giovanni Ribisi ...
Dex
Michael Gambon ...
Editor Paley
Bai Ling ...
Mysterious Woman
Omid Djalili ...
Kaji
Laurence Olivier ...
Dr. Totenkopf (archive footage) (as Sir Laurence Olivier)
Angelina Jolie ...
Trevor Baxter Trevor Baxter ...
Dr. Jennings
Julian Curry Julian Curry ...
Dr. Vargas
Peter Law Peter Law ...
Dr. Kessler
Jon Rumney Jon Rumney ...
German Scientist
Khan Bonfils ...
Creepy
Samta Gyatso Samta Gyatso ...
Scary
Louis Hilyer Louis Hilyer ...
Executive Officer
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Storyline

In 1939, an intrepid reporter in New York City makes a connection between the story she's covering-- of famous scientists suddenly disappearing around the world, and a recent attack on the city by giant robots. Determined to find the solution to these happenings, she seeks the help of her ex-boyfriend, the captain of a mercenary legion of pilots. The two are investigating the case when the robots attack the city again, though in a stroke of luck, Sky Captain's right hand man is able to locate their source. They then set off on an adventure in search of the evil mastermind behind these schemes, who is bent on creating a utopia and destroying the current world. Written by Apster  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Robot | Scientist | Reporter | Pilot | Captain  | See more »

Taglines:

The world will tremble. See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for sequences of stylized sci-fi violence and brief mild language See all certifications »

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [uk] | Official site [United States] | See more »

Country:

USA | UK | Italy

Language:

English | Tibetan | German

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Capitán Sky y el mundo del mañana See more »

Filming Locations:

Chandler Valley Center Studios - 13927 Saticoy Street, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$15,580,278 (USA) (19 September 2004) (3170 Screens)

Gross:

$37,760,080 (USA) (19 December 2004)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures, Brooklyn Films II, Riff Raff Film Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS-ES  | Dolby Digital EX

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

WILHELM SCREAM: construction worker on scaffolding destroyed by bat-like flying robots pursuing Joe and Polly through New York City. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: At one point in the film, Polly takes a flash picture, but her camera contains no flash attachment. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Hindenburg announcer: Attention. Please prepare for docking procedure.
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Crazy Credits

Laurence Olivier is given a major on-screen credit, despite only
being in the film through archive footage and having another actor voice
his character's lines. See more »

Connections

Featured in "The Oprah Winfrey Show: Episode dated 26 August 2004" (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"Crystal Appears"
by Herbert Stothart
Used by permission of EMI Feist Catalog Inc. See more »