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.
♪♪
From the Soviet Union... Linka, with the power of wind.
From Asia... Gi, with the power of water.
♪♪
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".
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Linka: Ohh, that Sky Runner is so...
[ Speaks Russian ]
So good! He is my favorite rock star.
Wow! Look at this picture of Sky Runner's house!
Everything's solar.
Sky Runner... What kind of name is that?
American Indian.
He's a native brother from the North.
[ Monkey chitters ]
Wheeler, I truly appreciate the beauty of this forest,
but is it necessary to fly so close to it?
Relax, Kwame.
I think that you're jealous of Sky Runner, Wheeler.
Jealous? No way!
I bet he lip-syncs his songs.
That is not true!
Gi: Sky Runner sings every song, and he works to save the planet.
Da. It says so right here in this magazine.
Aah!
[ Monkey screeches ]
Wheeler!
You believe everything you read in magazines?
Wheeler, we are going to crash!
Aah!
Wheeler!
Wheeler: Yee-haw!
Chill, Kwame.
Man, that new autopilot program works great,
doesn't it?
Oh, yes.
And I want to thank you for letting me know, my friend.
Oh, Wheeler, sometimes you are so immature.
I think Suchi would like it better
if you would fly a little higher, Wheeler.
[ Laughter ]
[ Gasps ] Whoa! What's that?
Over there! Gi: Look at that!
They cut down all the trees.
Ma-Ti: Oh, no! They must be strip mining.
[ Gasps ]
Linka: This is disgusting!
How can people do this?
Let's go down for a closer look.
Heart!
Somebody is in trouble down there. Help!
Help! Stop!
[ Grunting ]
Earth!
[ All panting ]
Stop!
[ Grunting ]
I cannot get his foot out!
Keep pulling!
[ All grunting ]
Earth!
Aah!
Thanks, but you better go.
The boss don't like strangers around here.
Wait! You are hurt. Let us help you.
[ Rumbling ]
Oh! Oh!
What was that?
Hey, you! Get out of here!
Hey, we were just...
You were just leaving.
No trespassers. Understand?
The boss ain't going to like this.
Nope, nope.
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Gi: The whole place was totally trashed.
Not a pretty picture.
Strip mining is bad news.
How can people do this?
It's the cheapest way
to get materials out of the Earth.
Wheeler: So, what's the big deal?
The trees and stuff will grow back.
Maybe, but sometimes it takes years
for the land to recover, if it ever does.
If people would only consume less,
there would be less need for mining.
Exactly, Kwame.
But when people do mine,
they should use less harmful methods,
not like the scoundrel who's running that mining operation.
He's made a real mess of things.
That person must truly be a pig.
Greedly: Aah!
[ Snorting ]
Those blasted eco-punks!
Why'd you let them get away?
Couldn't help it, boss. No, sirree.
They... they just took off.
That really burns my bacon!
Well, when they come back, and they will,
we're gonna be ready for them!
Hee hee hee!
[ Snorting ]
[ Rumbling ]
Here they come, boss!
Yep, yep!
We're going to rock their socks off!
All right, get ready!
[ Inhales sharply ]
[ Explosion ]
Hang on, my friends!
This will be a rocky landing.
[ All screaming ]
[ All sigh ]
Gi: Nice landing.
[ Birds chirping ]
[ Rumbling, all gasp ]
You idiot!
I told you to wait for my signal!
Sorry, boss! Sorry!
Come on!
Now I have to figure out another way
to ditch those planet pests.
This shouldn't take long.
That blast just broke some connections.
Why are they blasting this close to the town?
Come on! Let us find out!
I'll stay and help Gi.
[ Electricity crackles ]
Psst... Hey, back here.
Name's George.
I wanted to thank you earlier,
but, well, it wasn't real healthy to talk.
Why is that?
Eh, because of the boss.
He don't like strangers.
It wasn't always like this around here.
You see, a long time ago, this used to be a boom town.
Back in the '50s, people here made a decent living
working in the underground coal mine.
When the mine closed down, so did jobs.
Folks got desperate.
They couldn't even feed their kids.
So when the boss come to town with money and jobs,
everybody bought in whole hog.
Hmm. But at what price?
Hey, most of us don't like
what's happening to the mountain,
but we got to take care of our families.
[ Whispering ] That blabbermouth.
Soon as they leave, take care of him.
Yeah, boss. Yeah!
Who is this boss?
Well, fella by the name of Greedly.
Greedly? Why, that...
[ Rumbling ] [ Gasps ]
I told him to slow down that blasting!
We must get back to the others!
[ All screaming ]
Ma-Ti: Do not lose heart. The Planeteers will return.
Linka: And now, back to "Captain Planet".
♪♪
[ All screaming ]
Where are those guys? I already had a shower today.
Let our powers combine.
Earth!
Fire!
Wind! Water!
Heart!
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
Planeteers: Go, Planet!
If I don't move fast, this town could be all washed up!
[ Bowling pins knocking ]
Tree-mendous!
Time for a little de-fence against that water.
♪♪
Now to pick up the pieces.
[ Grunts ]
I always did like a good puzzle.
Time to turn on the heat.
♪♪
Kwame: Well done, Cap.
Well, the plumbing problem's corrected.
Now it's up to you to flush out Greedly.
The power is yours!
Hey, George! Boss wants to see you!
Well, uh, I'll come on by later.
This ain't a request.
Mr. Greedly wants to see you now!
Uh...
[ Tires squeal ]
[ Engine shuts off ]
Greedly: Planet-punks! Right on schedule!
Keep him quiet.
No sweat, boss. Mum's the word.
Yep, yep.
[ Muffled screams ]
Ah, the pesketeers!
What a swell surprise!
Greedly, we're shutting you down!
Sorry, pal, you can't touch me.
This isn't my operation. I'm just following orders.
Whose orders?
Now, that would be telling,
but I will tell you one thing.
You know how dangerous mines are.
And if you hang around here, you just might get hurt!
[ Laughs ]
[ Snorts ]
[ Laughing, snorting ]
Linka, we can't just leave!
Do not worry, Wheeler.
I am just finding out what rat is behind this mess.
[ Keyboard clacking ]
[ Computer beeping ]
Oh, no! I do not believe this.
Ha! The rat is Sky Runner.
Oh!
The environmentalist Sky Runner?
The one who works to save the planet?
Is that the Sky Runner that owns this mine?
It must be a mistake.
Well, there is one way to find out for sure.
We will go see him. Great.
I can't wait to hear what Mr. Lip-Sync has to say.
[ Guitar plays ]
[ Tape rewinds ]
[ Guitar plays on recorder ]
That's a new one.
[ Engine shuts off ]
[ Chuckles ] You guys must really want an autograph.
We don't want autographs! We want answers!
Wheeler!
Ah-ho! What's going on here?
We must know,
are you the owner of a company called Eco Industries?
Yeah. It's a mine reclamation and land restoration company.
Pretty fancy name for strip mining.
Strip mining?
There it is, in living color.
I can't believe it,
but you can bet I'm gonna find out what's going on.
Uh, maybe we should... think this through.
Man, he really jumps right into it, doesn't he?
Hmm. Who does that remind you of?
[ Helicopter blades whirring ]
Unbelievable.
Greedly: Ah, George, your disloyalty has left me down in the dumps,
but not as low as you!
If you're back this way again, drop in!
[ Laughs ]
[ Snorting ]
Well, Rigger, sounds like those planet-pests are back.
Let's go greet our guests.
Just one guest, boss.
Oh!
Reminder... call police. Run background check on Greedly.
Well, well, look who's here.
The big boss himself.
Come for a tour, Mr. Sky Runner?
You've got some explaining to do, Greedly.
This is all just a misunderstanding.
Misunderstanding?!
When you're destroying the land, polluting the waters,
putting people's lives in danger?
It's not as bad as it looks.
Step inside, and we'll talk about it.
Aah!
Ugh!
[ Recorder beeping ]
What's going on? Answer me!
Isn't it nice when company drops in, Rigger?
Ever toured a mine shaft before, rock star?
Aah!
Greedly: Well, this is the end of the line for me,
but your trip is just beginning.
[ Laughs, snorts ]
Try to enjoy the ride.
It could be your last.
See, if the coal dust in this cave
were to accidentally ignite,
it could take years to dig you out.
[ Laughing ]
[ Engine shuts off ]
I hope we're not too late!
[ Monkey chittering ]
Bogus! They're not here!
[ Monkey chitters ]
Good, Suchi! Bring it here.
What is it?
It is Sky Runner's recorder.
And look! Still recording!
Quick! Hit rewind!
[ Tape rewinds ]
Greedly: Ever toured a mine shaft before, rock star?
The mine shaft! Let's go!
No time for that, boy.
We've got to derail this thing before we reach the end!
What's at the end?
The deepest hole in the mine.
Whoa! Whoa!
All right. Together now.
[ Both grunting ]
[ Metal grinding ]
[ Grunting ]
[ Mine car crashes ]
That's the hole I was talking about.
Hold it right there, Greedly!
Stop!
If I throw this flare in the mine,
you'll never see your precious rock star again!
Don't listen to him! It's a bluff!
No, Wheeler. There are gases and explosive dust in mines.
Smart boy. You should listen to him.
Wind!
[ Wind howling ]
[ Panting ]
Get down, everybody!
[ Explosion ]
I'm okay.
This situation is hotter than we can handle.
Let our powers combine.
Earth!
Fire!
Wind!
Water!
Heart!
By your powers combined,
I am Captain Planet!
Sky Runner's in the mine shaft, Cap!
That's hot news, but I've got something
to take care of that unpleasant burning sensation.
Both: Go, Planet!
♪♪
Oh, no! They're locked in!
Let's go around the back way.
Come on!
♪♪
[ Both laugh ]
Good riddance, creeps!
Yeah!
What's that noise? [ Fire crackling ]
Oh, no. He set the coal dust on fire.
♪♪
This is it! We're goners!
Look!
♪♪
[ All cheer ]
What did you use to put out that fireball?
Rock dust. Ha! What else?
[ Laughter ]
What happened to Greedly?
He got away.
Well, then, it's time for me to put that pig in the pokey.
Catch you later, Planeteers.
♪♪
You made it!
Did you see the mining area?
Yes. They are planting many beautiful trees.
So, what happens now?
We've stopped the mining operation.
Everyone still has jobs, but they're reclaiming land,
healing mother Earth.
Yep. We're getting the land back up to snuff.
And guess who's the new foreman?
Gi: You deserve it.
Good for you. Way to go, George.
Ma-Ti: Congratulations!
Outstanding!
Uh, speaking of jobs, uh, well, I better get to it.
I've been trying to think of a way to thank you, Planeteers.
[ Indistinct talking ]
So I've written a song to honor you.
[ Giggles ] I cannot believe this.
This is so great.
I guess he's okay.
♪ Roots of a tree
♪ Like families of people
[ Thunder rumbles ]
♪ Drink the life
♪ Of mother Earth
♪ Troubled winds
♪ Cannot uproot
♪ The sacred colors
♪ She gives birth
[ Eagle screeches ]
♪ In a sacred circle
♪ All life is related
♪ The four-legged and the winged ones ♪
[ Eagle screeches ]
♪ Everything plays a part
♪ If you stray from your circle ♪
♪ You know you will break my heart ♪
♪ So come on, Planeteers
♪ Can you see me now
♪ Through these clouds of pollution? ♪
♪ We'll make it through somehow ♪
That was beautiful.
[ Guitar plays ]
Planeteers: Go, Planet!
A lot of mining is very destructive to the environment.
But there are ways to minimize the damage that is done...
By terracing and planting trees.
We can decrease the need for more mining...
If we reduce the amount of materials we consume,
use less energy...
And recycle!
We can all help by using fewer
of our planet's precious resources.
Remember, the power is yours!
Planeteers: We're back! Go, Planet!
Kwame: This place looks terrible. Nothing will grow here.
I know, Kwame.
Many forms of mining destroy the land.
But there's something you can do
that will stop more of our beautiful Earth
from looking like this.
Instead of throwing away your aluminum cans,
foil, and other reusable metals,
take them to a collection center.
Be a Planeteer! Recycle!
All: We do!
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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