The Return of Captain Invincible
“What the world needs now is a shining hero!”
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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Alan Arkin
Captain Invincible
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Argo
Gattaca
Christopher Lee
Mr. Midnight
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Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Kate Fitzpatrick
Patty Patria
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Deep Water
Bill Hunter
Tupper / Coach
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Muriel's Wedding
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Michael Pate
President
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Hondo
Tower of London
David Argue
Italian Salesman
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The Beast
BMX Bandits
John Bluthal
Deli Owner
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The Fifth Element
Dark City
Chelsea Brown
Tour Guide
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Max Cullen
Italian Man
Known for
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
The Great Gatsby
Arthur Dignam
Lawyer
Known for
Australia
The Storyteller: Greek Myths
Noel Ferrier
Air Force General
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The Year of Living Dangerously
Turkey Shoot
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Kirby
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Philippe Mora Director · Steven E. de Souza Writer Richard O'Brien Writer
Worldwide gross $55K · Budget $3M · United States release January 28, 1983
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$3,000,000
Worldwide gross
$55,110
Production
Seven Keys
Production
Australia
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · January 28, 1983
Limited theatrical
Australia · July 7, 1983
Theatrical
Germany
February 17, 1984 · Theatrical
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