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!

From Eastern Europe, Linka, with the power of Wind!

From Asia, Gi, with the power of Water!

And, from South America, Ma-Ti, with the power of Heart!

When the five powers combine

they summon Earth's greatest champion

Captain Planet!

[dramatic music]

The power is yours!

[dramatic music]

This is incredible.

- What is, Kwame? - This article.

It is about how sheep are going blind in Chile.

| Know why, aliens.

Aliens? Give it up, Ma-Ti.

No, really. Listen.

"Cattle found mysteriously mangled in Ozarks."

It says there were big burn marks

where the spaceship landed.

You can't believe what you read in this rag.

[gasps] But it does say, "Elvis was spotted

at a Shop 'n Save in Cleveland."

[laughter]

[monkey chattering]

Well, you can laugh, but | think aliens are out there.

- Remember "E.T.?" - Oh, yeah.

They're out there, watching

waiting, plotting their next move.

Oh, we're out here, alright, Wheeler.

But not all of us are aliens.

Your article is right, Kwame.

‘But the problem is not just in Chile.’

Really?

‘The same things are happening'

‘in other parts of the world.’

Chile is just one of the hardest hit.

| was hoping you could investigate.

We are on it, Gaia.

Good luck, Planeteers.

| think the Space Administration Center

is a good place to start investigating.

I'm not so sure. With them, UFOs and aliens are one big cover-up.

Then perhaps we should check out Chile for clues.

Let's get started.

[sheep bleating]

I'm telling you, there are actually UFO landing strips.

You can see them from the air.

South America is very popular with aliens.

It is worse than | imagined.

[bleating]

More of my herd goes blind every day.

And no one can tell me why.

[plaintive bleating]

Some even died because they cannot find their food.

[bleating]

Check this out.

It looks like some kind of rash or burn.

Cataracts too.

| wonder if the problem could be related to the sun.

More like Mars and Martians.

The sheep in my barn are the only ones who are not sick.

Why is this happening?

I'm sorry. We do not know yet.

But you have the Planeteers pledge that we will find out.

Hopefully, Linka and Gi have learned something.

- Any luck? - Ugh.

Global warming trends, airborne contaminant paths

declining vegetation patterns.

All very depressing, but nothing seems to tie together.

| found several reports of cattle blindness.

One of them was written by our friend

Sam Corroboree, in Australia.

Hmm. Australia, Chile and blinded livestock?

Maybe if we ask the computer to cross-reference them

we'll turn up something.

Maybe.

(Gi) ‘Okay. Let's go over this again.'

All occurrences so far are in the Southern Hemisphere.

Australia, South America..

Then we have cataracts, skin cancer.

Do not forget alien abductions.

[chuckles] Ma-Ti.

(Gi) 'Ma-Ti, this doesn't point to aliens. It points to ozone. '

Oh, I've heard of that show, "The Twilight Ozone."

You see? The ozone hole is

largely over Chile and Australia.

| have contacted Sam in Australia.

'He is interested in doing a follow-up story’

‘and wants to meet us in the outback.’

(Linka) ‘Why did Sam want to meet us here?’

(Kwame) | do not know. But he said to bring all our research.’

- Sam. - Good day, mates.

Welcome to Australia.

- What is this place? - Oh..

This here's a special research facility.

They're studyin' the ozone hole and its effects.

What's with the suitcase?

Slop, slap, slip for all of ya.

- What? - What are you talking about?

It's a new Aussie tradition.

‘Everyone who goes outside's got to slop on sunblock'

‘slap on a hat and slip on a pair of sunglasses.’

‘It's mandatory for all schoolkids.'

Doesn't sound like much fun.

It's not, mate. But it's better than gettin’ skin cancer.

Thanks for seein’ us, Dr. Roddenberry.

Always happy to oblige the press, Sam.

This place is right out of one of your science-fiction movies.

(Gi) What's happened to these animals?

You might say they are, uh, the species of the future.

They are mutated.

(Dr. Roddenberry) 'We prefer to call them "evolved."

What in the wor..

[growling]

Oh, strange.

[growling]

Now what, Ma-Ti?

| do not want to talk about it, okay?

Dr. Roddenberry, how did these animals get like this?

(Dr. Roddenberry) ‘Well, it may seem strange at first’

but they're actually improved.

They don't look improved.

They're better suited to exist under the increased radiation

caused by the ozone hole.

We're helping nature to find ways to adapt

to live without ozone protection.

Well, what about helping nature by finding ways

to replace the things we do that cause ozone depletion?

Not practical, that would require

the cooperation of nations all around the world.

Besides, it's less marketable.

Adaptation is where the money is these days.

Here's a sim tank approximating how Earth's atmosphere will be

after the Earth's ozone layer is destroyed.

[dramatic music]

We anticipate great progress now that we've discovered

the most incredible specimen.

Now you will see.

They are doing experiments on an alien

they captured at a UFO crash site.

You're beginning to alienate me, Ma-Ti.

Then what is that?

Whoa. Maybe Ma-Ti's right.

[electricity crackling]

(all) Duke Nukem!

Planet brats?! Ah! Ah!

[Nukem yelling]

[all screaming]

[indistinct chatter]

It's-it's okay. Now, just settle down.

Water.

[water splashing]

[sizzling]

| thought you would handle my little legal problem.

Uh, relax, Mr. Nukem. You're perfectly safe.

The, uh, Planeteers are here for research purposes only.

Lucky for them.

I've got your favorites, Mr. Nukem, sir

battery-fluid shake, toxic sludge, and a radioactive malt.

[gulping]

How can he drink that stuff?

It'd kill a cow.

Anyone want a slug?

[sizzling]

Ah! Well, wrap me in lead and call me a glowworm.

I'm partying with the Planet Patrol.

| cannot believe this monster

is part of a legitimate research project.

We're quite aware of Mr. Nukem's, uh, misdealings

but his value to research certainly outweighs

his past minor indiscretions.

Minor indiscretions?

They're popping me a pretty penny too.

[laughing]

Cheers!

[slurping]

[burping]

Thanks to Mr. Nukem, our research will

help the world adapt to the increased radiation

as pollution destroys the ozone layer.

Just think, someday kids

everywhere will be working for me

Duke Nukem and the Nuketeers.

[laughs]

Bozhe moi!

Doctor, we must alert people to what is causing the hole

so that we can stop it from growing!

Not just mutate life.

At least look at the documentation.

Very well. I'll speak with the others.

More X-rays, Mr. Nukem?

Get lost. I'm busy.

What could possibly be more interesting than me?

Well, the evidence is compelling.

Perhaps, in addition to our current work

we can also research ways to protect the ozone layer.

Excuse me.

Did | hear something about

protecting the ozone layer?

Why? Who needs it?

Uh, r-relax, Mr. Nukem. Now, you'll still have a job.

- Uh. - You don't get it, doc.

If people learn how important the ozone layer is

they might actually stop destroying it

and spoil my shot at a glowing new world.

We can't let that happen, can we?

'A few years and a lot less ozone will cook up'

a lovely planet fricassee.

But until then, deep-fried Planeteers

will make an excellent appetizer.

[Nukem laughing]

[all groaning]

[screaming]

[laughing]

Ahh!

Get this offa me!

Everybody out!

[struggling]

- Come on! Let's go! - Come on. Let's get outta here.

[grunts] Ahh!

[grunts]

Hurry!

Let our powers combine.

Earth.

Fire.

Wind.

Water.

Heart.

By your powers combined, | am Captain Planet!

(all) Go, Planet!

Argh!

Ahh.. Ugh!

Taking care of you will be a lead-pipe cinch.

(Linka) I'm glad that is over.

(Gi) Yeah.

[gasps] Something's wrong.

Ah, the sun sure is hot today. Ugh!

Try a double dose.

Ah, can't you just feel those harmful UV rays

searing your skin, frying your eyes?

[groans]

Ain't it grand?

[grunting]

[laughing]

| do believe you're on my turf

Captain Kaput.

[intense music]

[groaning]

- Captain Planet! - Oh!

[gasping]

Must, uh, recharge.

The power is yours!

Actually, it's mine.

[Zapping]

[overlapping chatter]

Head for the Rover.

- Come on. We gotta go. - Let's go. This way.

We don't have much time.

[engine reviving]

Come in. Charlie, Tango, Five.

Charlie, Tango, Five.

Emergency, Ozone Research Facility.

Need coverage.

Who's he callin’?

Hope they're having fun, rah

‘cause I'm havin' a blast.

[screaming]

[tires screeching]

[explosion]

[overlapping chattering]

Give it up, eco-geeks.

The nearest town is miles away.

Swell. Either we get roasted by Mr. Meltdown

or we risk getting toasted in the outback.

Don't sweat it, mates.

All we got to worry about is snakes

razorbacks, dust storms and the sun.

Ah, thanks for easin' our minds.

Ha-ha. Actually, it's not so bad.

My people have weathered the outback for thousands of years.

You just gotta cooperate with nature.

[screaming]

Tell me, are razorbacks really dangerous?

Only when you startle 'em. Why?

Um...because | think we startled them.

Right. Trapped between a knife and a nuke.

| can handle that.

Heart.

Oh, Planeteers? Ready or not, here | come.

But | cannot handle that.

| will try. Wind.

Now what?

[coughing]

(Nukem) "Whoa! Ohh!’

| was just giving nature a hand.

Ow! Hey, whoa!

You eco-chums really blew it this time.

[intense music]

Over here, clumsy.

Got ya.

[explosion]

Uh-oh.

[rocks rumbling]

No..

It worked. Nice shootin’, mate!

[groaning]

| know how to bring those punks outta hiding.

If we're gonna stay out here, we'll need more sunblock

or we've gotta find cover.

Yeah. I'm cooked.

| wish Nukem would make his move.

Hurry it up.

[panting] Coming, Mr. Nukem.

[groaning]

Oh, Planeteers!

It's gonna be a hot time in the outback tonight.

[explosion]

Now, you CF-see.

[explosions]

(Nukem) Now, you don't.

He's releasing huge amounts of CFCs.

What about the fires? The scientists are still inside.

Wait till you see this big baby blow.

[laughing]

We can't just sit here. Come on.

Hurry, Sam!

Water.

[water splashing]

Earth.

[rumbling]

| wouldn't do that if | were you.

- Gi! - Ha-ha-ha!

| Knew you geo-goodies couldn't resist saving the day.

Now into the building, or the squirt here

gets a permanent sunburn.

Well, how ‘bout that? My call got through.

Who'd you call? The Air Force? The Army?

[chuckles] Worse, the press corps.

- Alright. - Way to go, Sam.

You created quite a news event, mate.

[helicopter whirring]

We are in the outback, reporting live

from the Ozone Research Facility.

(Sam) ‘I've been trying to get the media interested’

‘in this place for months. '

(reporter) ‘The facility seems to be under siege by some kind of..'

‘What is that thing?’

I'll give 'em something to report.

[Zapping]

[explosions]

Come on, lead-head.

We're gonna blow this joint

into a million pieces.

Do we have to, boss?

Are you okay? Yeah.

The sun's going down. And Nukem hasn't had a chance to rejuice.

Maybe we could try Cap again.

Let our powers combine.

Earth!

Fire!

Wind!

Water!

Heart!

By your powers combined

| am Captain Planet!

| never get burned twice.

It's slop, slap, slip for me.

[dramatic music]

Slop..

Slap..

And slip.

Captain Planet is about to confront that

horrible-looking orange creature.

Call it a day, Nukem.

Not until I've put your lights out, Planet.

Well, then it's slop, slip, slap for you too.

[Zapping]

First, some slop..

[inhales sharply]

[whooshing]

Whoa!

Make you slip.

- Ah! - No!

[groaning]

And now for the big slap.

[thud]

It's amazing. Captain Planet has subdued the terrorists.

Nukem's gonna spend the rest of his half-life in prison.

The power is yours!

- Dr. Roddenberry. - Tell us about your research.

What is the condition of the ozone hole?

(Dr. Roddenberry) But we cannot stress enough

the importance of protecting ozone and other

natural atmospheric gases from CFCs

smog and industrial pollution

starting right now.

Good work, Planeteers.

- Thanks, Gaia. - Yeah.

You solved the puzzle and brought attention

to a critical situation.

See you back at Hope Island.

Alright, so long.

Ma-Ti, my man, now maybe you'll come down to Earth

and forget about all that alien junk.

- What was that? - What was that?

(all) Nah.

(Planeteers) Go, Planet!

Each of us can do things to help stop the depletion

of Earth's protective atmosphere.

Like using solar-powered lights outside

instead of electric.

Or replacing regular lightbulbs

with low-energy compact fluorescents.

Opening a window instead of using air-conditioning.

And dispose of Freon in your air conditioner and refrigerator

even in car air conditioners, properly.

So do your part. Reduce, reuse, recycle.

(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 f

~ 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 f

~ 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

~ Looting and polluting is not the way f

~ Hear what Captain Planet has to say Jf

The power is yours!