Captain: The Movie (1981)

You can do anything! A story of growth covered in sweat and mud of ordinary baseball boys!

Captain: The Movie (1981) poster

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.

Director: Satoshi Dezaki
Genre: Animation, Drama
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Toshiyuki Kimori
Production: Eiken
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Olympic Spirit and Sports

Keywords

sports, anime

More Films by Director: Satoshi Dezaki
More Films in Genre: Animation, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Captain: The Movie about?
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.
Who directed Captain: The Movie?
Captain: The Movie was directed by Satoshi Dezaki.
Who stars in Captain: The Movie?
Captain: The Movie stars Mitsuo Iwata, Shūichirō Moriyama.
How long is Captain: The Movie?
Captain: The Movie has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Captain: The Movie?
Captain: The Movie is a Animation, Drama film.
Where was Captain: The Movie produced?
Captain: The Movie was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Captain: The Movie?
The themes of Captain: The Movie include: Olympic Spirit and Sports.