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Captain EO

  • 19861986
  • 17m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
4.4K
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Michael Jackson in Captain EO (1986)
ShortAdventureFantasy
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.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
4.4K
YOUR RATING
    • Francis Ford Coppola
    • George Lucas(screenplay)
    • Rusty Lemorande(screenplay)
    • Francis Ford Coppola(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Jackson
    • Anjelica Huston
    • Dick Shawn
    • Francis Ford Coppola
    • George Lucas(screenplay)
    • Rusty Lemorande(screenplay)
    • Francis Ford Coppola(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Jackson
    • Anjelica Huston
    • Dick Shawn
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 37User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Dick Shawn in Captain EO (1986)
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    Anjelica Huston in Captain EO (1986)
    Michael Jackson in Captain EO (1986)
    Michael Jackson in Captain EO (1986)

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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
    • 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)
      • Francis Ford Coppola
      • George Lucas(screenplay)
      • Rusty Lemorande(screenplay)
      • Francis Ford Coppola(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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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

      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

    User reviews37

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    Michael Jackson came to change my world
    I saw Captain EO on MTV in June of 1995 (exactly 8 years ago) a few months before I turned 13. it was MJTV week, and it was announced it would only be shown once and once only, so I taped it and made sure I got it from beginning to end. believe me, I was not going to miss a thing. My boyfriend now knows how much of a fan of MJJ I am. I own a piece of history. I never saw it at Epcot Center, but he saw it as a child. I'm holding on to this tape. maybe one day my children will see it and feel the energy I feel when watching MJJ dance and sing. this is truly for the Michael Joseph Jackson fan and for those who are just getting into him.
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    • Jun 11, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 12, 1986 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Production companies
      • Three D D D Productions
      • Eastman Kodak Company
      • Lucasfilm
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    Technical specs

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    • 17 minutes
      • Color
      • 70 mm 6-Track

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