Our world is in peril.
Gaia, the spirit of the 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.
[ Sirens wailing ]
From North America... Wheeler, with the power of fire.
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From Eastern Europe... Linka, with the power of wind.
From Asia... Gi, with the power of water.
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And from South America... Ma-Ti, with the power of heart.
When the five powers combine,
they summon Earth's greatest champion...
Captain Planet!
All: Go, Planet!
Captain Planet: The power is yours!
Stayed tuned, Planeteers. I'll be right back.
Gi: And now back to "Captain Planet".
[ Bird screeches ]
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Now, be fair, Rosa.
It takes me all summer to grow a tomato.
Well, since it's you, Carlos,
I'll make it nine tortillas for a real big tomato.
It's a deal.
Uh, Rose, would you like to go to the fiesta with...
[ Vehicle approaches ]
[ Engine shuts off ]
Cousin Miguel? [ Coughs ]
What brings you back home?
[ Coughs ]
Oh, too much excitement in the big city.
And when you want to rest, what better place
than [yawns] good, ol' sleepy La Playa?
You must be hungry.
[ Sniffs ]
Mm, gracias, but I don't have much appetite
for peasant food.
Oh, thank you, Miguel.
Mmm!
We don't need your fancy pastry in La Playa.
[ Chuckles ] Don't be jealous, cousin.
You could always go to the big city and make your fortune.
You know I have to work our farm,
help my mother.
Look at this article all about the good life in the city.
Keep it. You might learn something.
[ Chuckles ]
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[ Animals bleating ]
Hey, Carlos, why so sad?
My cousin Miguel is back.
[ Bleating continues ]
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Peasant food!
I wish I had some of that fancy cake.
[ Speaks Spanish ]
Don't be afraid, Carlos.
[ Gasps ] You... You know my name?
Dream Maker: I know a great deal.
Come. And I will give you the things you dream about.
Welcome to the Dream Machine.
Who are you? What do you want?
Call me Dream Maker.
And all I want is to give you everything you want.
Anything?
I believe you wished for cake.
Well, Rosa really liked that cake,
but I have no money to buy it.
Dream Maker: You don't need money.
The Dream Machine will take the resources it needs
and turn them into whatever you want.
Watch.
It... it's wonderful!
That's right. Let them all eat cake.
[ Seagulls crying ]
Now, this is what I need...
Vibrating heat massage,
built-in CD player and VCRs,
mini refrigerator for cold drinks.
But do you really need it?
I mean, you do not spend much time sitting down.
No, but...
You don't have any time to sit down, Wheeler.
We have an eco-emergency.
The resources of whole regions are being mysteriously used up.
[ Beeping ]
And it's leaving a trail of pollution, poverty, and misery.
The strange thing is, these areas form a pattern.
And the next trouble spot may be...
Right there.
You better hurry.
Whatever force is at work already has a head start on you.
Then we'll just have to catch up.
Be careful. You may be facing an enemy
who's more resourceful than you ever dreamed possible.
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Just wait till Rosa sees this suit.
[ Indistinct talking ]
Amigos, who wants cake?
Ah, welcome, strangers.
Here. There's plenty for everyone.
Rosa!
Carlos, look at you.
And look what I brought you.
All this for me?
As many as you want.
Hey, how did you get this?
Sell your farm? Rob somebody?
Don't be stupid.
I can get a fine suit any time I want
just like that.
Something's fishy here. You're just a farm boy.
Well, maybe if you had stayed here,
you could have made your fortune.
You listen to me, you phony!
Carlos, Miguel, stop it!
Can you imagine guys acting so dumb over a girl?
[ Chuckles ] Oh, nyet.
But how can a farm boy afford to give away food
and wear fancy suits?
[ Indistinct talking ]
You have a lot of cakes, Carlos.
I don't suppose you know who might have harvested
all the grain from my field?
Or who sheared my sheep?
[ Sheep bleats, sneezes ]
Diego, I don't know what you're talking about.
Or you, Anita. Why don't you ask these strangers?
Well, what about it?
We're here to find the answer to that mystery.
Hey, wait up! Huh?
What are turistas like you doing in a poor village like La Playa?
Where'd you get them?
Uh, from a catalog.
Please, Carlos, I need to know.
Leave me alone!
Carlos! Where are you?
We need your help!
[ Laughter ]
That's what I need... A motorbike.
I lost him.
But I think he knows more than he's telling.
Then let's track him down.
I will find him. Heart.
Dream Maker, can you hear me?
Dream Maker: Yes, Carlos. What can I get you?
A motorbike like Miguel's.
No, a motorcycle. That'll show him.
Now you're talking.
Something with real power.
Of course, that requires rubber...
[ Zapping
and steel.
And for steel, you need a coolant.
We also need chrome, plastic, paint.
But fortunately, the raw materials we need
are within reach.
[ Laughs ]
Check that out!
Sci-fi city!
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What is that thing?
[ Steam hisses ]
[ Zapping ]
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Yes! That's exactly what I wanted.
Apparently, it is Aladdin's lamp.
Except this one needs to be plugged in.
[ Whirring ]
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Aladdin's lamp uses a lot of oil.
Wait till Rosa sees this!
[ Engine starts ] Look out. Here he comes.
Let's try this puppy out.
Hey, Dream Maker!
Can you make me one of these chairs?
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Ahh!
A frightening glimpse of middle-age decadence.
[ Snaps fingers ]
Very well.
Let us see how smart you really are.
Make us a solar-powered Geo-Cruiser.
So where is the genie of this lamp, huh?
Maybe you rubbed him the wrong way.
You know, clean technology requires care and precision.
And this machine produces only polluting products.
But how does it work?
Let us take a closer look up at that mine.
Maybe we will find some clue.
Come on!
A motorcycle? Now I know you're a thief!
[ All murmuring ]
Compadres, don't be mad at me.
I did nothing wrong.
Then tell us where you got that fancy motorcycle.
[ All murmuring ]
All right. Look. I-I can make this up to you.
I just need to clear it with... my friend.
No!
He'll take off for good.
Wait a minute.
Carlos has always been honest with me.
I will go with him and make sure he comes back.
[ All murmuring ]
[ Engine shuts off ]
See? There it is, like I told you.
I don't believe it.
Dream Maker: What next, Carlos?
Please, I need another motorcycle.
Or two maybe.
Only two? That's too easy.
[ Zapping ]
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Look! Carlos spoke the truth.
You followed us!
It's all right, Carlos, really.
You just ask for things?
And the Dream Machine gives them to you.
I want the motorcycle.
[ All shouting ]
Hey, it's one of those nosy people from up in the hills!
How dare you?
I am the mayor of Paloma Blanca!
What are you doing here?
Rumor has it La Playa has more pastries
than you know what to do with.
Now I see why.
Get out of here!
This is our Dream Machine!
[ All shouting ]
Fine! We'll remember that
next time you want something from us.
[ All shouting ]
My friends, why think small?
Why motorcycles when you can have cars?
Big cars!
[ All shouting ]
Your wishes are my command.
No sign of machinery or laser burns.
How did it mine that iron ore?
[ Zapping ]
[ All scream ]
Look out! It's heading for us!
Ma-Ti: Do not lose heart. The Planeteers will return.
Linka: And now, back to "Captain Planet".
Let's go!
Dream Maker: There you are, all gassed up and ready to roll.
I can't believe it. All my life I wanted a car of my own.
[ Villagers murmuring ]
[ Zapping ]
[ Tires squeal ]
[ Laughter ]
To think we ever called this our home.
My family deserves better.
[ Tires squeal ]
What are you doing, Gi?
Getting a sample of this ore.
I want to analyze this when we get back to the Geo-Cruiser.
Hurry, we must get there
before the Dream Machine causes more damage.
Give me a house like this, only bigger.
It'll be my pleasure.
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Miguel, did you see my mansion?
Dream Machine, make me this one.
Man: Don't forget me!
Man #2: And me! I want one, too!
[ Villagers shouting ]
[ Zapping ]
Don't worry. You'll all get what you ask for...
and what you deserve.
[ Gurgling ]
Ma-Ti: What is happening to this place?
Kwame: What always happens when people are not careful
what they wish for.
Look. Now they want mansions.
That means clear-cutting forests.
You guys! Take a look at this!
I used the electron microscope to examine a piece of iron ore.
The Dream Machine is using microbots.
Oh, that explains it. What are microbots?
Microscopic robots.
That's why we couldn't see the work being done.
Each microbot is like a worker in a mini-factory.
Creating maxi-pollution.
But how can they make stuff so fast?
They're programmed to reproduce until there are billions
to make whatever the Dream Machine needs.
But who on Earth could have such advanced technology?
I have a bad feeling about this.
We must get to the Dream Machine!
[ Dog whining ]
You poor thing. You want a drink?
Yecch! It's filthy!
But don't worry, little dog.
We'll get you some water at my house.
Come.
Oh, no! What has gone wrong?
We are thirsty and need fresh water.
[ Coughs ] And I can barely breathe.
Our hometown was beautiful until you ruined it, Carlos.
The Dream Machine did it, and the Dream Machine can fix it.
Tell them, Dream Maker.
I only gave you what you asked for.
My house is hot.
And I can't drink the water.
At least make us air-conditioners and water purifiers.
For that, we need more raw materials
and a clean source of water.
And you have run out of both.
Then what can we do?
That's up to you.
Look, up there! That's the village in the hills...
Paloma Blanca.
I drove up there already. The mayor was angry.
He wouldn't even let us have water from their lake.
Well, then do what great nations have done
from time immemorial when they wanted resources.
Yes! We'll take them.
We have no weapons.
Let me use your cars for scrap metal.
I can make all the weapons you need.
Do it!
[ All shouting ]
[ Zapping ]
You see that?
I told you we better keep an eye on those lowlanders.
You want us to fight a war over water?
Better than dying of thirst, cousin.
Look up there!
What are they doing here?
Quickly! Before they return!
So this is the Dream Machine.
Please, we need weapons to defend our land.
Are you willing to pay the price in resources?
Whatever it takes.
No!
Do not do it!
Don't interfere, boy.
[ Zapping ]
[ All shouting ]
I'll end this right now. Fire!
Dream Maker: Fool! The machine can repair itself
faster than you can damage it.
Dream Maker, you're giving weapons to our enemies!
We used you first. You should give us better weapons.
Delighted you asked.
Wheeler: Oh, no! Bazookas!
Give us your water,
or we will blow up your town, like this.
Oh, yeah? Two can play that game.
This must stop.
Let me try. Heart!
Who are you, Dream Maker?
What are you?
Kwame: [ Gasps ] Zarm!
I knew this greed machine had to be yours.
Yes! Greed makes people want more and more power...
Power over the Earth, power over each other.
And greed is what I thrive on.
Man: That's for blowing up our bell tower.
Man #2: And that's for our well!
People, wake up!
[ All shouting angrily ]
Stop! This isn't a dream machine.
It's a nightmare.
She's right.
It gave us what we wanted,
but it stole what we need most.
Don't listen to these sob sisters.
Take what's yours.
[ All gasp ]
Listen, everyone.
This was yours before the Dream Machine.
We were living in paradise.
And we didn't even know it.
Too bad. This worked so well here,
I can't wait to get to the next country
and another war.
Planeteers, you better put together a peacekeeping force.
Yes! Let our powers combine.
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
Captain Planet: By your powers combined, I am Captain Planet!
Planeteers: Go, Planet!
Blast you, Planet!
Hey! Toro! Toro!
All: Olé! Olé!
Olé! [ Laughs ]
Now I'll make my dream come true.
Since you are made of all Earth's elements,
my microbots can turn you into, say, metal.
Isn't that ironic?
[ Grunts ] No, you don't!
I always say, if you don't like what you see,
change the program.
What? You can't reverse them!
Oh, no? Watch closely.
A switch in time saves nine.
[ All murmuring ]
This isn't possible!
Anything's possible when you put your mind to it.
No!
Sorry to blow you off, Zarm.
[ Inhales sharply, exhales deeply ]
Ugh!
Well, we've had our kicks.
But now we've got to say...
[ All cheering ]
Hasta la vista, baby.
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I have a confession, cousin.
Yes? I left the big city
because it was so dirty and polluted.
[ Chuckles ] Welcome home, anyhow.
Working together, we will make La Playa beautiful again.
Funny... all those things that we thought meant the good life
brought us nothing but grief.
This camcorder and the TV are a gift from us.
Any technology has a price.
You have to decide if what you give up is worth what you get.
My neighbors, if La Playa needs a clean water supply,
you are welcome to use our lake.
Well, any device that helps us
be closer together must be worth it.
I guess we will keep the TV.
And what do we do with this?
All: Recycle it!
Planeteers: Go, Planet!
Remember, the things you buy are not made out of thin air.
For instance, this baseball bat...
And these magazines...
Are made from trees.
Plastic toys and plastic packaging like these...
Are made from oil.
That means drilling.
Even a hamburger has a hidden cost...
The thousands of acres of land that are used to raise cattle.
So think before you buy.
The money you pay is only part of what something really costs.
The power is yours!
Wheeler: We'll be right back with more Planeteer action.
Planeteers: We're back! Go, Planet!
Today, our world's economy
depends on increasingly scarce resources
such as oil and other fossil fuel.
Wars may even be fought over who controls them.
It is important that we develop alternatives
like clean solar power and other new technologies.
But until these alternatives are available,
we need to conserve the resources we have.
And whenever possible, ride your bike.
Or walk. It's healthy.
The power is yours!
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water! Heart!
All: Go, Planet!
By your powers combined, I am Captain Planet!
♪ Captain Planet ♪
♪ He's our hero ♪
♪ Gonna take pollution down to zero ♪
♪ He's our powers magnified ♪
♪ And he's fighting on the planet's side ♪
♪ Captain Planet ♪
♪ He's our hero ♪
♪ Gonna take pollution down to zero ♪
♪ Gonna help him put asunder ♪
♪ Bad guys who like to loot and plunder ♪
You'll pay for this, Captain Planet!
♪ We're the Planeteers, you can be one, too ♪
♪ 'Cause saving our planet is the thing to do ♪
♪ Looting and polluting is not the way ♪
♪ Hear what Captain Planet has to say ♪
The power is yours!
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