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Captain: The Movie
“You can do anything! A story of growth covered in sweat and mud of ordinary baseball boys!”
6.0 / 10• 1981• 1h 35m•NR• Japanese
AnimationDrama
Storyline
Taniguchi was appointed captain of the weak Sumiya Junior High School baseball team, and with his natural fighting spirit, he helped the team grow to the point where they advanced to the regional qualifiers. This theatrical film version, released after the two TV specials, depicts the great progress of Sumiya Junior High School during the Taniguchi era.
Cast & Crew
Mitsuo Iwata
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Lead
Shūichirō Moriyama
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What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Satoshi Dezaki's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Captain: The Movie is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
