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The Return of Captain Invincible

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The Return of Captain Invincible
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1hr 30min
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1983
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Elite
Synopsis: This patchy, uneven combination of fantasy and musical comedy is hilarious in parts and embarrassing in others, though the premise has great potential in itself -- a screwball Captain Invincible is out to save the world from his nemesis, Mr. Midnight, the white supremacist. Captain Invincible (Alan Arkin) is wallowing in his cups in the Australian outback when he receives an unusual call from the American President asking for his help. Unusual because the Captain had no choice but to go into exile ... Full Synopsis
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The Return of Captain Invincible is a product of its time; how well it's aged is up to the viewer's response. A reaction to the straightforward superhero comic book movies that were the rage in the late '70s and early '80s, Captain Invincible turned the genre on its head and gave it a nasty, dark tone -- an alcoholic superhero reluctant to save the day? Christopher Reeve this is not. Those looking ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Capt. Invincible
Mr. Midnight
Patty Patria
Coach, Tupper, Tupper/Coach
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