Captain EO

19861986
17m

Michael Jackson in Captain EO (1986)

Short Adventure Fantasy

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(screenplay)
- Rusty Lemorande(screenplay)
- Francis Ford Coppola(screenplay)
Stars

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Captain EO (1986)

Michael Jackson in Captain EO (1986)

Michael Jackson in Captain EO (1986)

Anjelica Huston in Captain EO (1986)

Michael Jackson in Captain EO (1986)

Michael Jackson in Captain EO (1986)

Michael Jackson

Captain EOas Captain EO

Anjelica Huston

The Supreme Leaderas The Supreme Leader

Commander Bogas Commander Bog

Hooteras Hooter

Debbie Lee Carrington

Ideeas Idee
(as Debbie Carrington)

Geexas Geex
(as Cindy Sorensen)

Major Domoas Major Domo

Danceras Dancer

Danceras Dancer

Cameron English

Danceras Dancer

Danceras Dancer
(as Bruno Falcon III)

Eric D. Henderson

Danceras Dancer
(as Eric Henderson)

Danceras Dancer

Danceras Dancer
(as Evelyn Jezek)

Danceras Dancer

Danceras Dancer

Stephen Nicholas

Danceras Dancer

Mary Ann Hermansen

Danceras Dancer
(as Mary Oedy)

Director
- Francis Ford Coppola
Writers
- George Lucas(screenplay)
- Rusty Lemorande(screenplay)
- Francis Ford Coppola(screenplay)
All cast & crew
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Captain Eo and his rugged crew set out on a mission to deliver a special gift to a wicked queen who lives on a dark, desolate world. Getting there is half the fun, especially when the good captain starts boogying and the special effects start flying. —Kevin Gillease <gillease@scf-fs.usc.edu>

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Taglines
- We are here to change the world!
Genres
Parents guide

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
Captain EO: We have come here uninvited and unannounced.
The Supreme Leader: So... then we both admit to your... stupidity! Why have you come?
Captain EO: To bring a gift, your highness. To someone as beautiful as you.
The Supreme Leader: You?... Think me beautiful?
Captain EO: Very beautiful within, your highness, but without a key to unlock it, and that is my gift to you.
The Supreme Leader: So... let me see this gift!
Captain EO: Not only see, your highness... but hear.

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

Top review

3-D Disney Magic...

Captain Eo is definitely one of those 3-d movies that are hard to forget. While only about 17 minutes long, it was long enough to show just how powerful music can be. It had everything from catchy tunes to devilish villains. While some say the story was not that strong, the movie's SFX certainly made up for anything it was lacking in plot. Personally, I thought that Michael Jackson and Anjelica Houston both gave good performances. Unfortunately, it seems as if this will be another former Disney attraction that will inevitably fall through the cracks and be forgotten once and for all.

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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
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Budget
- $23,700,000 (estimated)

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

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