Original subtitles

(male narrator) Our world is in peril.

Gaia, the spirit of Earth, can no longer stand

the terrible destruction plaguing our planet.

She sends five magic rings to five special young people.

Kwame, from Africa, with the power of earth.

From North America, Wheeler with the power of fire.

[gurgles]

[tires screeching]

[papers rustling]

From Eastern Europe, Linka with the power of wind!

From Asia, Gi with the power of water!

[water sloshing]

And from South America, Ma-Ti with the power of heart.

When the five powers combine

they summon Earth's greatest champion, Captain Planet!

[theme music]

The power is yours!

[intense music]

[thunder rumbling]

[lightning crashes]

What's the hang-up?

| thought we were gonna strike

some sparks around here!

Patience, my friend.

You'll see sparks, alright.

Are you sure this is wise, Dr. Blight-enstein?

It's what he wants.

When I'm done, Duke Nukem will no longer

get a charge from just nuclear energy

he'll be able to recharge from any energy source.

But according to my calculations

you're about to turn him into a glutton for power.

An energy vampire.

And I'll be his numero-uno supplier.

Nukem will be at my mercy.

And then I'll use him

to suck the power out of Captain Planet.

[lightning crashes]

- What's happening? - It's time.

[laughs]

Oh!

[lightning crashes]

[crackling]

[rumbling]

(Blight) Now!

[crackling]

l-is it done? Or did you fry him?

| feel great!

- I've done it! - No more radiation.

That means | can, uh, take off this suit.

Hah, oh.

Ow!

My back.

Serves you right, you clumsy clot.

Well, I'm hungry!

And we're going to feed you, my pet.

Hurry up, I'm starvin’.

[crackling]

[laughs]

Have you located the eco geeks, MAL baby?

Yes, doctor, according to my spy cam, they're in Canada.

(Blight) ‘Oh, probably saving polka-dot owls’

‘or working on some other enviro-dork project.’

What's the nearest power facility?

A hydroelectric dam.

Perfect. Get me all the info you can on that dam.

We'll create a little eco havoc

and lure the planet punks into our clutches.

[instrumental music]

There they are!

[water sloshing]

[upbeat music]

[all screaming]

[laughing]

Ah!

[laughs] They're doing great.

[water splashing]

Oh!

splash

[instrumental music]

[panting] Thank you. That was wonderful!

Yeah, great.

Hey, next time don't fight the river, feel it.

Believe me, | felt.

These endangered river tours are a great idea.

Duh, once people learn the problems a river faces

they will want to help save it.

Let's hope so because this river is in grave danger.

(Wheeler) 'This is a great night for ghost stories.’

Well, | could tell you about all the people

who disappeared on this river.

Uh, no, thanks.

Then how about Kree tales of the animal spirits?

- Oh, yes! - Please.

That | want to hear.

Our people have lived on this land for thousands of years.

[instrumental music]

[indistinct chanting]

(Natu) We learned to live in harmony with nature.

[indistinct chanting]

|! am new to this land. Can you help me find food?

You may have my meat and my fur.

But you must honor my spirit.

| humbly thank you.

[indistinct chanting]

And | will respect your word.

| shall cook your meat, | shall wear your fur.

| shall honor your spirit.

(Gi) ‘But, Natu..’

Yes, Gi?

The killing seems so sad.

Is there no other way?

Hunting is how we survive. It is too cold to farm here.

Besides, there are no supermarkets.

Talking animals. That's right up your alley, Ma-Ti.

| often speak to animals, but none have spoken back.

In actual words, that is.

[growling]

- 'Oh, really?’ - It's a bear!

Actually, it's a Jimmy George.

Hello, Jimmy. These are my friends, the Planeteers.

- Jimmy is a Kree hunter. - Really? What do you hunt?

| shot a bear a few days ago down by the Lamorke River.

Usually it's a prize catch, but this one was so sick.

| was afraid to eat it.

What was wrong with the bear?

Mercury poisoning.

When the dams flood the land, the plants drown and rot

releasing mercury from the soil.

It gets into everything. Fish, bears and people.

Now they're planning to build another dam up here.

They're not just taking our land

they're taking our way of life.

[dramatic music]

Still no sign of the eco eggheads.

We'll flush them out.

Then Dukey baby will captivate

their precious planet with

‘his new electrifying personality.’

[crackling]

[laughs]

Oh, ah!

[engines sputtering]

Stop that!

[laughs]

[instrumental music]

[owl hooting]

[intense music]

[owl hooting]

[thuds]

(bear) You must help us.

A giant orange man is coming to destroy

our river and forest.

An orange man?

[whale squealing]

We will help the man of blue, but you must help us.

[squeals]

splash

l-| do not understand.

Soon all will be revealed.

[tires screeching]

[engines revving]

[intense music]

I'm starved!

[men screaming]

There, get yourself a midnight snack.

[grunts]

[crackles]

Ah!

[crackling]

(Blight) ‘Hey, wait up, Nukey baby.’

| don't understand this.

| don't understand that!

[all screaming]

Stop!

That was just a demonstration.

Which of you are Ferguson and Mahalo?

Gentlemen, I'm here to illuminate you.

[water gurgling]

(Wheeler) Where's Jimmy George?

He went downstream hours ago.

Are you alright, Ma-Ti?

| had a strange dream last night.

An owl carried me to the river to meet the other animals.

They warned me an orange man was coming

to destroy the river and forest.

Sometimes these dreams have great meaning.

Just keep your eyes open. We will see what unfolds.

[intense music]

[crackling]

Now we need a power source closer to the Planeteers.

Sorry, doctor, this is the best | can do.

Not good enough. You built this?

Yes, it took nearly 20 years and cost billions.

And with more electricity, we can build factories

malls, amusement parks.

So we're looking at other rivers to build dams on.

Hm, that might work.

Now, what river did you say the planet punks were on?

The White Whale.

Boys, have | got a deal for you.

We're going to build you a dam

on the White Whale River in record time.

I'll draw up the contract.

The dam will be ready in three days.

Three days? That's impossible.

- What will it cost us? - Nothing.

Consider it a donation to the public good. Gentlemen.

- | don't trust them. - You got a deal.

[instrumental music]

The orange man is here.

The waters will rise. Many animals will perish.

- Wait! - What's wrong, Ma-Ti?

Eura, a beaver just spoke to me and | did not even use my ring.

The river is going to rise. Many animals will drown.

Daydreaming, Ma-Ti?

It was no dream.

Yes, | know it sounds crazy, but it is very real.

- Can we radio the Duke River? - Itis out of range.

But | guess it would not hurt to pick up the pace.

Speak for yourself!

[helicopter whirring]

Now see here, we've already had this argument.

You cannot stand in the way of progress.

(Jimmy) ‘Whose progress?’

For us these dams mean ruin.

(Blight) ‘It's a little late, chiefy.'

[all gasping]

This where you wanted the new power plant?

Yes, but first we'll need to divert the river.

Nah! We just rock and roll.

[explosion]

Hey, that really takes it out of a growing mind.

- 'Unbelievable.' - You can't do this.

- | protest! - And you lose.

People are power-hungry.

Come on, doc.

I'm sorry. We've lost control of the situation.

Now you know how we feel.

[intense music]

We can't build a dam this size without more planning.

- It's too dangerous. - '| planned.’

Believe me, this was all part of my plan.

[water splashing]

[helicopter whirring]

[water splashes]

[animals wailing]

You were right, Ma-Ti.

- Come on, little guy. - Kwame, we need help.

Then let our powers combine.

- Earth! - Fire!

- Wind! - Water!

Heart!

Your powers combined, | am Captain Planet!

(all) Go, Planet!

(Captain Planet) ‘Hm, too many animals to rescue, too little time.’

Looks like I'll have to try a more direct approach.

splash

[grunts]

They'll never find a Dutch boy

big enough to plug this baby.

Whoa! Ah!

| guess | spoke too soon.

- Uh! - Ah! What a shocker!

Waste time, Captain Planet.

The power is mine!

[Captain Planet grunts]

[dramatic music]

[Captain Planet groaning]

Hey, cut that out!

No!

[coughs]

Ow!

Nukem, you oaf!

How could you let that zero-hero go?

[intense music]

[whooshing]

[instrumental music]

Look, the water level is dropping.

There's Captain Planet!

[whooshing]

- 'Are you.. Oh, no!’ - 'Captain Planet..'

[groans] Giant Nukem

feeding on energy.

Drained me. Have to recharge.

The power is yours.

[water splashes]

[instrumental music]

(Ma-Ti) ‘What happened to Captain Planet?’

He said something about Nukem being a giant.

Your dream, the animal spirits warned you

about a giant orange man!

(all) Nukem!

Incredible!

You were right, Ma-Ti.

But now what do we do?

Cap said Nukem drained him for energy.

Perhaps we can drain Nukem.

[water sloshing]

| told you this was a mistake.

I'm beginning to think you are right. Come on.

Dr. Blight, this is a disaster.

Oh, lighten up, will ya? Everything will work out fine.

Or would you rather argue with that?

[laughing]

Look, I'm sorry

but we'll build this dam the old-fashioned way

with bulldozers and cement.

| have a signed contract.

Until my dam is finished, no one leaves!

[laughing]

| should have listened to you, Jean-Luc.

That Blight is mad.

[Nukem laughing]

|.. What the..

[laughing]

(Jimmy) The water is rising, Ma-Ti.

How long until your Captain Planet is strong again?

- Itis hard to say. - What's the difference?

If this Nukem monster doesn't build the dam

the province hydro monster will.

We must fight one monster at a time.

You are right.

The animals have called on us

to defend them.

Yeah, but how can we stop

that glowing Godzilla?

First | think we had

better trade in our rafts for

something with a bit more horsepower.

(Kwame) ‘Stay in the sun. Do not let him see us.’

Finished, doctor.

Now turn it on. | need the juice.

[droning]

Ready.

| hate to do this

to the old cruiser.

| know, but we have to drain

some of Nukem's energy or Captain Planet

will not have a chance. Remember, Wheeler.

(Kwame) We must not lose the remote control.

whoosh

(Blight) | now declare this dam online!

Yeah!

Eco-Nazi!

[laughs]

Well, zap those punks.

[droning]

Save it for Captain Planet.

Can it, squirt. This is my party.

No! You cool it, hothead!

[roaring]

He is shrinking, we must hurry

before he can regenerate.

Now! Let our powers combine.

- Earth! - Fire!

- Wind! - Water!

Heart!

Your powers combined

| am Captain Planet!

Hey, Nukem, you'll get a real charge out of this.

Stand and fight. I'm hungry.

Sorry, | won't be staying for dinner.

Alright! Okay.

No more Mr. Nice Guy.

No! Fero, wait!

Lookie what | got, Planet!

If you want her, come and get her.

[Eura grunts]

That's low even for that electrified lummox.

[droning]

[wind howling]

[droning]

[intense music]

[roaring]

Hold still!

[Eura grunts]

You're all wet, Nukem!

[screams]

[screaming]

Gotcha!

[groans]

- 'Grab on!’ - Aah!

(Nukem) It's no use, Captain Plankton.

I'm sucking you dry!

(Linka) Nukem is out of control. He has become an energy addict.

We all have.

[groans]

Planeteers, | need help.

Maybe that's it, Cap.

Maybe Nukem is attracted to you

because you are the strongest power source.

Duh! So if we could boost the power to the grid..

Nukem will be drawn to it, not to Captain Planet.

Yes.

Turn off your power.

Please, everyone, turn off your power.

(Captain Planet) ‘Turn off your power.’

‘Turn off your power.’

[indistinct chatter on TV]

Hey, the power levels are surging.

[crackling]

Food!

No, you idiot!

You have Planet. Don't let him go!

You want him? Go get him!

[groaning]

[laughing]

[wind howling]

crack crack

[water gurgling]

[laughs]

[crowd screaming]

Ah! Hoo!

Nothing like a cool dip to get me charged up.

Ah, what's up, Duke?

Huh?

You couldn't catch a fly, you big full dolt.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah!

[rumbling]

(Captain Planet) ‘This ought to really steam ya.'

[screams]

splash

[screams]

[instrumental music]

Help me.

You blew it, bucko.

Yeah.

Ow! Oh, oh, ah, ah..

Aah! Well, that's much better.

Thanks, boss.

Thank you for helping us.

The pleasure's mine.

And the power is yours!

[instrumental music]

| guess it's time to re-evaluate our energy needs.

And there will be thorough environmental studies

and real talks before we even think of building anymore dams.

Sorry | teased you, Ma-Ti.

| shouldn't have doubted your animal instincts.

It is okay, Wheeler. | had doubts, too.

Never doubt your feelings, Ma-Ti.

You're very special.

What a guy, animal instincts and animal magnetism!

(Planeteers) Go, Planet!

The EPA Green Lights Program is working to make

industry and homes more energy-efficient.

But they need your help.

Today you can buy special refrigerators

water heaters and even light bulbs

that help save electricity.

Next time a light bulb burns out

ask your parents to buy an energy-efficient bulb.

They may cost more, but they last longer.

And help protect our planet.

And remember to turn off the lights

when you're not using them.

(all) The power is yours!

Earth!

- Fire! - Wind!

- Water! - Heart!

(all) Go, Planet!

(Captain Planet) By your powers combined

| am Captain Planet!

~ Captain Planet he's our hero J

~ Gonna take pollution down to zero f

f He's our powers magnified f

f And he's fighting on the planet's side J

~ Captain Planet he's our hero J

~ Gonna take pollution down to zero f

£ Gonna help him put asunder J

~ Bad guys who like to loot and plunder f

You'll pay for this, Captain Planet!

~ We're the Planeteers you can be one too f

~ 'Cause saving our planet is the thing to do J

~ Looting and polluting is not the way f

~ Hear what Captain Planet has to say f

The power is yours!

[instrumental music]