Captain EO
“We are here to change the world!”
Captain EO and his crew journey to a dark, mechanical world to deliver a gift to the tyrannical Supreme Leader, using the power of music and dance to transform her realm from darkness into light.
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About Captain EO
Captain EO is a 1986 English-language science fiction and music film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The cast is led by Michael Jackson, Anjelica Huston, Dick Shawn. It has a runtime of 0h 17m.
Captain EO was produced by Lucasfilm Ltd., Kodak Motion Picture, and Walt Disney Imagineering and made in United States of America. It was released on September 12, 1986.
- Director
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Writers
- Rusty Lemorande, Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas
- Release date
- September 12, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $24 million
- Production
- Lucasfilm Ltd., Kodak Motion Picture, Walt Disney Imagineering
Captain EO cast & crew
Captain EO was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and written by Rusty Lemorande, Francis Ford Coppola, and George Lucas.
The cast features Michael Jackson as Captain EO, Anjelica Huston as Witch, Dick Shawn as Commander Bog, Tony Cox as Hooter, Debbie Lee Carrington as Idee, and Cindy Sorensen as Geex.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Jackson and it was produced by Francis Ford Coppola and Rusty Lemorande.
Is Captain EO worth watching?
At 0h 17m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy science fiction and music, Captain EO is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Captain EO
Michael Jackson
Captain EO
Anjelica Huston
Witch
Dick Shawn
Commander Bog
Tony Cox
Hooter
Debbie Lee Carrington
Idee
Cindy Sorensen
Geex
Gary DePew
Major Domo
Captain EO — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Captain EO in United States?
Captain EO is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Captain EO in?
Captain EO is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Captain EO?
Captain EO runs 0 hours 17 minutes (17 minutes).
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