Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

Who will save us?

PG 2004 · 107 min · ★ 5.9 (1K) · 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.

Directed by Kerry Conran · Written by Kerry Conran

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Jude Law Sky Captain
Gwyneth Paltrow Polly Perkins
Angelina Jolie Franky
Giovanni Ribisi Dex
Michael Gambon Paley
Bai Ling Mysterious Woman
Omid Djalili Kaji
Laurence Olivier Dr. Totenkopf (archive footage)
Trevor Baxter Dr Walter Jennings
Julian Curry Dr. Vargas
Peter Law Dr. Kessler
Jon Rumney German Scientist

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