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The Return of Captain Invincible is a film of genre Science fiction directed by Philippe Mora released in USA on 28 january 1983 with Alan Arkin

The Return of Captain Invincible (1983)

The Return of Captain Invincible
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Released in USA 28 january 1983
Length 1h36
Directed by
Genres Science fiction,    Comedy,    Fantasy,    Action,    Musical
Rating56% 2.8073252.8073252.8073252.8073252.807325

The Return of Captain Invincible is a 1983 Australian musical comedy and superhero film starring Alan Arkin and Christopher Lee. It grossed a mere $55,110 at the Australian box office despite a budget of $7 million.

British fantasy novelist Terry Pratchett called The Return of Captain Invincible "a series of bad moments pasted together with great songs and a budget of fourpence," but said that he had watched the film a number of times.

Synopsis

The plot involves the Captain America/Superman inspired super-hero called "Captain Invincible" (also known as "Legend in Leotards", "The Caped Contender", and "Man of Magnet") who is active during World War II and afterwards. Once a popular hero to all Americans, he is forced into retirement by McCarthy-style government persecution in the 1950s.

Actors

Alan Arkin

(Captain Invincible)
Christopher Lee

(Mr. Midnight)
Bill Hunter

(Tupper / Coach)
Kate Fitzpatrick

(Patty Patria, Australian policewoman who helps Invincible get back to his former glory.)
Michael Pate

(President)
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