Captain: The Movie
キャプテン 劇場版
“You can do anything! A story of growth covered in sweat and mud of ordinary baseball boys!”
Synopsis
Taniguchi was appointed captain of the weak Sumiya Junior High School baseball team, and with his natural fighting spirit, he helped the team grow to the point where they advanced to the regional qualifiers. This theatrical film version, released after the two TV specials, depicts the great progress of Sumiya Junior High School during the Taniguchi era.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Satoshi Dezaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Noboru Shiroyama, Akio Chiba
- Original Score
- Toshiyuki Kimori
- Original Title
- キャプテン 劇場版
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Eiken
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Satoshi Dezaki
Noboru Shiroyama, Akio Chiba
Toshiyuki Kimori
Department Leadership Roster
Satoshi Dezaki
Director
Noboru Shiroyama
Screenplay
Akio Chiba
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain: The Movie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Captain: The Movie about?
Taniguchi was appointed captain of the weak Sumiya Junior High School baseball team, and with his natural fighting spirit, he helped the team grow to the point where they advanced to the regional qualifiers. This theatrical film version, released after the two TV specials, depicts the great progress of Sumiya Junior High School during the Taniguchi era.
Who directed Captain: The Movie?
Captain: The Movie was directed by Satoshi Dezaki.
Who stars in Captain: The Movie?
The principal cast of Captain: The Movie includes Mitsuo Iwata, Shūichirō Moriyama.
When was Captain: The Movie released and how long is it?
Captain: The Movie was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Captain: The Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captain: The Movie was composed by Toshiyuki Kimori.