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Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
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Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

2004-09-17 · 107 min · ★ 5.9

Science Fiction · Adventure

When gigantic robots attack New York City, "Sky Captain" uses his private air force to fight them off. His ex-girlfriend, reporter Polly Perkins, has been investigating the recent disappearance of prominent scientists. Suspecting a link between the global robot attacks and missing men, Sky Captain and Polly decide to work together. They fly to the Himalayas in pursuit of the mysterious Dr. Totenkopf, the mastermind behind the robots.

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Directors
Kerry Conran
Production companies
Filmauro, Brooklyn Films II, Riff Raff Entertainment, Blue Flower
Countries
Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 70,000,000
Revenue
USD 57,958,696

Top Cast

Jude LawJude LawSky Captain
Gwyneth PaltrowGwyneth PaltrowPolly Perkins
Angelina JolieAngelina JolieFranky
Giovanni RibisiGiovanni RibisiDex
Michael GambonMichael GambonPaley
Bai LingBai LingMysterious Woman
Omid DjaliliOmid DjaliliKaji
Laurence OlivierLaurence OlivierDr. Totenkopf (archive footage)
Trevor BaxterTrevor BaxterDr Walter Jennings
Julian CurryJulian CurryDr. Vargas
Peter LawDr. Kessler
Jon RumneyJon RumneyGerman Scientist
Khan BonfilsKhan BonfilsCreepy
Samta GyatsoScary
Louis HilyerLouis HilyerExecutive Officer
Mark WellsMark WellsCommunication Engineer
James CashUniformed Officer
Tenzin BhagenKalacakra Priest
Thupten TsondruDying Old Man
Matthew GrantCrewman #1

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