Captain EO
“We are here to change the world!”
Synopsis
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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Captain EO Modern Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Disneyland Paris
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$23.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Screenplay & Story
- Rusty Lemorande, Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas
- Original Score
- Michael Jackson, James Horner
- Original Title
- Captain EO
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Budget
- $23.7M
- Production Studios
- Lucasfilm Ltd., Kodak Motion Picture, Walt Disney Imagineering
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Ford Coppola
Rusty Lemorande, Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas
Michael Jackson, James Horner
Lisa Fruchtman, Walter Murch
Francis Ford Coppola, Rusty Lemorande, George Lucas
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Ford Coppola
Director
Francis Ford Coppola
Producer
Rusty Lemorande
Producer
Rusty Lemorande
Writer
Francis Ford Coppola
Writer
George Lucas
Writer
Michael Jackson
Original Music Composer
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Lisa Fruchtman
Editor
Walter Murch
Editor
Harrison Ellenshaw
Visual Effects Supervisor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain EO
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Captain EO about?
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.
Who directed Captain EO?
Captain EO was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Who stars in Captain EO?
The principal cast of Captain EO includes Michael Jackson, Anjelica Huston, Dick Shawn, Tony Cox, Debbie Lee Carrington.
When was Captain EO released and how long is it?
Captain EO was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Captain EO?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captain EO was composed by Michael Jackson, James Horner.