Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
“Who will save us?”
Synopsis
When gigantic robots attack New York City, "Sky Captain" uses his private air force to fight them off. His ex-girlfriend, reporter Polly Perkins, has been investigating the recent disappearance of prominent scientists. Suspecting a link between the global robot attacks and missing men, Sky Captain and Polly decide to work together. They fly to the Himalayas in pursuit of the mysterious Dr. Totenkopf, the mastermind behind the robots.
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Sky Captain and The World of Tomorrow - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-03
Top Cast
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Jude Law
Sky Captain
Gwyneth Paltrow
Polly Perkins
Angelina Jolie
Franky
Giovanni Ribisi
Dex
Michael Gambon
Paley
Bai Ling
Mysterious Woman
Omid Djalili
Kaji
Laurence Olivier
Dr. Totenkopf (archive footage)
Trevor Baxter
Dr Walter Jennings
Julian Curry
Dr. Vargas
Peter Law
Dr. Kessler
Jon Rumney
German Scientist
Khan Bonfils
Creepy
Samta Gyatso
Scary
Louis Hilyer
Executive Officer
Mark Wells
Communication Engineer
James Cash
Uniformed Officer
Tenzin Bhagen
Kalacakra Priest
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival Internacional de Cinema de Catalunya
Festival / Special Debut
September 17, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 25, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$70M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$58M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.83x
-$12M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kerry Conran
- Screenplay & Story
- Kerry Conran
- Original Score
- Edward Shearmur
- Original Title
- Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Tibetan, German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $70M
- Worldwide Gross
- $58M
- Production Studios
- Filmauro, Brooklyn Films II, Riff Raff Entertainment, Blue Flower
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kerry Conran
Kerry Conran
Edward Shearmur
Eric Adkins, Tim Wooster
Sabrina Plisco
Jon Avnet, Bill Haber, Sadie Frost, Jude Law, Marsha Oglesby
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Avnet
Producer
Kerry Conran
Director
Kevin Conran
Costume Design
Kerry Conran
Writer
Sadie Frost
Producer
Jude Law
Producer
Edward Shearmur
Original Music Composer
Marsha Oglesby
Producer
Kevin Conran
Production Design
Eric Adkins
Director of Photography
Sabrina Plisco
Editor
Stella McCartney
Costume Design
Franklin Mark Henson
Stunt Coordinator
Tim Alexander
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mark Southworth
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
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What is Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow about?
When gigantic robots attack New York City, "Sky Captain" uses his private air force to fight them off. His ex-girlfriend, reporter Polly Perkins, has been investigating the recent disappearance of prominent scientists. Suspecting a link between the global robot attacks and missing men, Sky Captain and Polly decide to work together. They fly to the Himalayas in pursuit of the mysterious Dr. Totenkopf, the mastermind behind the robots.
Who directed Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow?
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow was directed by Kerry Conran.
Who stars in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow?
The principal cast of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow includes Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Giovanni Ribisi, Michael Gambon.
When was Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow released and how long is it?
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow?
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow had a reported production budget of $70M and grossed $58M at the worldwide box office (0.83 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow was composed by Edward Shearmur.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow?
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).