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The Return of Captain Invincible 1983

“What the world needs now is a shining hero!”

Status
Released
Runtime
96 minutes
Director
Philippe Mora
Network
Seven Keys
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★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 39 votes PG FantasyActionComedyScience Fiction Released
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Type
Film
Year
1983
Status
Released
Runtime
96 minutes
Release date
Jan 28, 1983
Original language
EN
Origin
Australia
Studios
Seven Keys
Budget
$3,000,000
Genres
Fantasy, Action, Comedy, Science Fiction
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★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 39 votes
Episode runtime
~96 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Seven Keys
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of "The Return of Captain Invincible" (1983).
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No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points.
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First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Return of Captain Invincible
Year: 1983
Release Date (US): 01/28/1983
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Comedy, Science Fiction (also described as Australian superhero musical comedy and action-comedy).
Director: Philippe Mora
Cast: Alan Arkin, Christopher Lee
Runtime: 1h 36m (TMDB), 1h 30m (Rotten Tomatoes)
Rating: PG
Plot:
During WWII, Captain Invincible used superpowers against Nazis and was a hero.
Accused of treason, he retired to Australia in disgrace.
Present day: A US super secret super weapon is stolen.
He is asked to return to the States to stop evil and restore his reputation.

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The Return of Captain Invincible holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 39 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Fantasy, Action for fans of the genre.

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The Return of Captain Invincible is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 1983. Release status: Released.

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The Return of Captain Invincible was directed by Philippe Mora.

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