The Return of Captain Invincible
“What the world needs now is a shining hero!”
Synopsis
In WWII, Captain Invincible used his superpowers against the Nazis and was hailed as a hero. But when he was accused of treason, he retired to Australia in disgrace. Cut to the present, when a US super secret super weapon is stolen and he's asked to come back to the States in order to help stop evil and restore his sterling reputation. Unfortunately, Captain Invincible is a drunk now...
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Top Cast
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Alan Arkin
Captain Invincible
Christopher Lee
Mr. Midnight
Kate Fitzpatrick
Patty Patria
Bill Hunter
Tupper / Coach
Michael Pate
President
David Argue
Italian Salesman
John Bluthal
Deli Owner
Chelsea Brown
Tour Guide
Max Cullen
Italian Man
Arthur Dignam
Lawyer
Noel Ferrier
Air Force General
Hayes Gordon
Kirby
Chris Haywood
Maitre D'
Graham Kennedy
Prime Minister
Gus Mercurio
Noisy Garbageman
Max Phipps
Admiral
Alfred Sandor
New York Police Captain
Brian Adams
Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 28, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Mora
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven E. de Souza, Andrew Gaty, Peter Smalley, Richard O'Brien
- Original Score
- William Motzing
- Original Title
- The Return of Captain Invincible
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Seven Keys
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Mora
Steven E. de Souza, Andrew Gaty, Peter Smalley, Richard O'Brien
William Motzing
Mike Molloy
John Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Steven E. de Souza
Writer
Andrew Gaty
Writer
Peter Smalley
Writer
John Scott
Editor
Philippe Mora
Director
Mike Molloy
Director of Photography
Richard O'Brien
Writer
William Motzing
Original Music Composer
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 Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Return of Captain Invincible
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What is The Return of Captain Invincible about?
In WWII, Captain Invincible used his superpowers against the Nazis and was hailed as a hero. But when he was accused of treason, he retired to Australia in disgrace. Cut to the present, when a US super secret super weapon is stolen and he's asked to come back to the States in order to help stop evil and restore his sterling reputation. Unfortunately, Captain Invincible is a drunk now...
Who directed The Return of Captain Invincible?
The Return of Captain Invincible was directed by Philippe Mora.
Who stars in The Return of Captain Invincible?
The principal cast of The Return of Captain Invincible includes Alan Arkin, Christopher Lee, Kate Fitzpatrick, Bill Hunter, Michael Pate.
When was The Return of Captain Invincible released and how long is it?
The Return of Captain Invincible was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Return of Captain Invincible?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Return of Captain Invincible was composed by William Motzing.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Return of Captain Invincible?
The Return of Captain Invincible holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).