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.
[ 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!
Captain Planet: The power is yours!
Aah! Whoa!
Ugh!
I'm sorry, teach.
Tinhorn!
[ Whooping ]
Make my day!
Yee-ha-ha!
You will never graduate and get your spurs.
You do not... Man: Imoto, get out here!
If you fall off again, you are finished!
Yes, sir!
Whoa!
What's up, Mr. Plunder-San?
It's those eco-punchers over at Paradise Ranch.
They're bringing in the last of their herd.
And if they get the cattle to market,
the other outfits might buy
into their sustainable ranching rap.
So what's the big deal, boss man?
If sustainable ranching catches on,
it'll cut into my profits,
not to mention threaten my government subsidies.
Don't worry.
When Imoto is finished,
that ranch will be a far cry from paradise.
Get along! Hyah!
Come on, pup, keep a-movin'.
All right! Time to take 'em in!
Hyah-ha!
[ Whooping ]
The herd's lookin' real good, Dusty.
Yep. Can't disagree, Big Ed.
Once we complete the cattle drive,
it'll prove to the other ranchers
that Paradise's environmentally sound methods do work.
Well, we ain't home free yet.
Giddyup!
Wheeler: I still don't understand
why we can't play where we always do.
Wheeler! We need to give the land a rest.
If we keep trampling the same spot,
it will eventually die.
Then, we will have to move our net anyway.
Got it?
Ugh.
Oof.
[ Laughter ]
Very funny.
Now, let's stop clowning and start playing.
Gaia: Sorry to break up your game, Planeteers.
But I need you in the Crystal Chamber.
What's wrong, Gaia? Gaia?
It must be very important! Come on!
Gaia, what is the eco-emergency this time?
Actually, I have some good news for a change.
Oh! That's great!
So tell us, Gaia.
A major sustainable ranching effort is
on the verge of success.
What do you mean by sustainable ranching?
Gaia: It's like this, Wheeler.
Overgrazing cattle
can turn fragile land into dust bowls.
Sustainable ranching
doesn't damage the land as much.
How do you stop cows from eating?
Portable fences are used to rotate grazing areas.
That gives the land time to recover.
Just like what we were doing with our volleyball court.
Oh, right.
Ed Baker, the owner of Paradise Ranch,
is proving it doesn't have to be jobs versus environment.
He's protecting both.
This is good news.
Yeah. So, uh, now can we get back to our game?
Sure, if you'd rather play ball
than ride the open range.
You mean we get to go to Paradise Ranch?
Yes, but not just for horsing around.
Not everyone's happy with the changes.
I have a feeling there may be trouble.
We are the Planeteers for the job, Gaia.
Yee-haw!
Yeah, that's right.
[ Wolves howling ]
Time to round 'em up and run 'em off.
Ah!
[ All shouting ]
Go ahead and tempt me.
Wow, buffalo, just like in the movies.
Maybe, but the movies rarely show
how close the North American buffalo came to extinction.
Now some people think that buffalo
are the future of ranching.
Buffalo burgers?
Unlike cattle, buffalo are natural roamers.
They do not usually destroy the land the way cattle do.
Gi: There it is, Paradise!
[ Neighing ]
What in the lizard's gullet is that?
Wow! Look at this place!
Howdy, partner!
Reckon you might know where we find Big Ed?
Hmph.
City slickers.
[ Coughs ] Thanks.
[ Growls ]
[ Horse neighs ]
It's your own fault, Ed, for stirrin' things up.
Yeah, and I don't want any part of it.
Look, I wouldn't ask,
but my ranch hands have disappeared,
and I can't do the cattle drive without 'em.
I told you this sustainable ranchin' was trouble.
Now, your hands probably realized it, too.
That's why they took off.
The old ways work fine.
I'm just trying to preserve the land.
Well, that's a luxury I can't afford.
I'm already using public land to graze my herd.
I'm not trying to take away your subsidies.
Besides, if the ranches are run more sustainably,
we won't need government help.
And unless you preserve the land,
no one will be in business much longer.
What do kids know about cattle ranching?
They may not be ranchers, Gib,
but these kids know a whole lot about
what's good for the land.
Well, then let them help you.
Look, Ed, I'd help if I could.
But I just can't spare the men.
Oh!
You Big Ed Baker?
Yes.
I'm from the Bottom Line Ranch.
We heard you need hands for your cattle drive.
We can offer three men and me.
That's mighty neighborly of you.
We're planning to drive 'em out at dawn.
We'll be ready.
Why don't you just truck the herd to market?
Well, most ranchers do.
But a cattle drive is less stressful for the animals,
so they're less likely to get sick.
Good news, Dusty. The Bottom Line Ranch
is lending us four hands.
Ain't enough to drive the herd.
I guess you're right.
Don't forget about us!
- Yeah! Right! Yeah! - Thanks!
Looks like now we got all the ranch hands
we need, eh, Dusty?
Hmph. Greenhorns, worse than no help at all.
You're welcome.
Plunder: Planeteers!
What are those eco-nuisances doing here?
Don't know, Mr. Plunder-San,
but Imoto will take care of them.
Hmm.
Maybe I can get rid of two sets of planet pains
with one delicious blow.
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Good luck!
Hyah!
It is very exciting!
But I know nothing about being a cowgirl.
Just stick close, babe,
and let a real cowboy show you the ropes.
Stop jawin' and goofin' off or you'll spook the cattle.
I guess you are what they call a hog-tied cowpokie?
[ Cows lowing ]
[ Whooping ]
It's time to liven things up.
- Hyah! Hyah! - Get 'em.
- Come on! - [ Whistling ]
- Get 'em! - Come on!
Y'all keep the herd movin'.
I gotta round up some strays.
Hyah!
[ Neighing ]
Whoa! Stop!
Oh, no! Heart!
It's no use. They're too frightened.
Aah! Help!
We'll try and stop them!
Earth!
I'll stop 'em.
Yah!
Hang on, Wheeler! Wind!
Whoa!
Thanks, everybody.
That was not fun.
And no accident either.
These reins have been cut.
Bozhe moi! Who would do such a thing?
What'd you fool kids do to spook the team?
We didn't do anything!
Someone cut these reins. We think...
I'm gonna keep an eye on that guy.
Imoto: You finish up.
I'm going to drive the herd over here
for a last drink on me.
If those kids get in the way again,
you know what to do.
Wheeler: Hey, what are you doing?
Opening the gate so the cattle can reach the stream.
What do you have these things way out here for?
It's part of the portable fencing system.
Big Ed's been using
to keep the cattle from overgrazing.
Smart. [ Scoffs ]
[ Whooping ]
This water looks very strange.
Keep the herd back! The water's bad!
Whoa! Hyah!
- Hyah! - Hyah!
Water!
Heart!
What could have poisoned the stream?
Or who?
Oh, no, you don't.
We want answers. Who is sabotaging this drive?
- Why don't you ask him? - Gi! Ma-Ti!
Imoto: Don't try anything
or I'll be forced to run for it.
And that would be a big drag for your friends here.
- I'll show that... - No, Wheeler, it is too risky.
So you two are in cahoots?
Let the young'uns go, and I'll do whatever you say.
You'll do what I say anyway.
Take care of them.
I'll handle these two.
- Aah! - Aah!
Hold it!
Aah!
Who's next?
[ Shouting ]
Whoa! Ugh.
Hey! Wait for me!
- Let's get 'em! Yah! - No!
We best tend to the cattle.
Well, we rounded up all the strays.
Good 'cause I'm starved.
Bad news, Wheeler. All the food is gone!
What?
Imoto and his gang must've high-tailed with it.
Those varmints obviously don't want us
to finish this drive.
I reckon you thought I was behind all the trouble.
Yeah, well, sorry.
Anyway, looks like those rustlers
got what they wanted.
There's no way we can finish the drive now.
You kids may as well clear out before
there's any more trouble.
- No way. - We wouldn't do that.
We will finish the drive and prove Paradise Ranch works.
Oh, yeah?
[ Whooping ]
Hyah! Come on, you guys!
Yip! Yip! Hyah!
Come on, boy.
Since we can't fish like an eagle,
I'm sure glad Dusty always travels
with a saddlebag full of beans.
When the beans run out,
we can always eat rattlesnake.
Thanks. I'll pass.
Snake burgers? Yuck!
Mighty nice to see the wild critters comin' back.
For a spell there, I thought they'd gone for good.
Linka: What do you mean, Dusty?
Before Big Ed started this ecological stuff,
the land and river were almost dead.
It's hard to notice at first.
It happened kind of gradual-like.
But now I can see the land recovering.
You better be careful.
You're beginning to sound like an environmentalist.
Look, most cattlemen love the land
as much as Big Ed.
But economic pressures force 'em
into making tough decisions.
Ugh.
Keep tryin'. You'll get the hang of it.
[ Yawns ]
I'll stand guard tonight.
Guard for what?
I reckon those vermin ain't done with us yet.
Haven't you fools destroyed the Paradise herd yet?
Sorry, Mr. Plunder-San.
But the kids... No excuses!
After tomorrow, it'll be too late.
That's where we'll stop them.
A little 100-foot drop should turn those eco-wranglers
and their herd into cow patties.
[ Laughs ]
Only one more mountain pass,
then it's downhill all the way.
What in tarnation?
That darn fool's gonna spook the herd!
Adiós eco-geekos!
Dusty: Hyah! Hyah! Hold it!
Hyah! [ Whistles ]
Hyah! Yee-haw!
Fire!
Aah! Hold on, Dusty!
Dusty!
You better hurry if you're plannin' to save me.
I see your point.
Just hang in there, Dusty.
I'm not going anywhere.
Grab the rope!
Come on, girl. Come on. Let's bring him up.
Kwame: All right! You're safe.
Out of the frying pan...
into the fire. [ Gasps ]
Plunder's aimed them right at us.
We need Cap, pronto.
How's a hat gonna help?
You will see. Let our powers combine!
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
Uh-oh! I better put my friend on this problem.
What these little doggies need is heart.
Howdy, partner-teers!
Well, shoot a bug. Who are you?
Planet's the name. Roping's my game.
[ Laughs ] Yee-haw!
It's Captain Pain-in-the-pocket!
Let's get out of here!
Stop right there, you lootin', shootin',
slippery son of a sidewinder!
Planeteers: Go, Planet!
Now, this is what I call a real roundup!
You're goin' down, Plunder.
Do something!
Ah, bonsai!
Now, now, don't be bullheaded.
Time to run you outlaws in.
Later, Planeteers.
I've got to deliver my Plunder to the pokey.
[ Whistles ]
Attaboy, Buck!
Come on, partners.
We got a herd to drive.
Hyah!
Gi: Hyah! Come on! Come on!
I'd have never believed it,
but you kids proved to be real cowhands.
And you, Dusty, have proved to be
a real environmentalist.
Smile when you say that, partner.
- Come on! - Move 'em out!
Go, Planet!
Sustainable industries
are our best hope for the future.
Wheeler: Overgrazing can destroy the land.
Linka: But sustainable ranching techniques help preserve it.
Clear-cutting old-growth forests destroys
an irreplaceable resource.
But selective logging preserves the environment
and future jobs.
Gaia: So, whether it's fishing, farming and other big businesses
or simply recycling in your home,
we must all do our part.
Together: The power is yours!
Go, Planet!
Gaia: Birds are a vital part of our ecosystem.
But many birds face extinction
because of thoughtless development.
Migratory birds and many native species
cannot survive without wetlands.
It is up to us to protect them.
Write your local and national leaders.
Ask them to protect precious wetlands.
Ask your parents and friends to write, too.
Your letters do make a difference.
Together: 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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