Space Pirate Captain Harlock
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“Captain Herlock defies Gaia Sanction to reclaim Earth for 500 billion humans in resource-scarce future.”
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Captain Herlock defies Gaia Sanction to reclaim Earth for 500 billion humans in resource-scarce future.
In a distant future where humanity has spread across the stars, civilization finds itself in decline as cosmic resources dwindle. With 500 billion humans seeking to return to their ancestral home, Earth becomes the ultimate prize in an escalating conflict between powerful factions. Amidst this chaos emerges the legendary Captain Herlock, once a decorated defender of Earth who now operates outside the law. Commanding the mysterious starship Arcadia, he has become a symbol of resistance against the authoritarian Gaia Sanction - a regime that tightly controls access to the planet while concealing its true condition. As tensions rise between the Gaia Sanction's forces and those who oppose their dominion, Captain Herlock prepares for a confrontation that could reshape humanity's future. In this epic space opera, the fate of Earth hangs in the balance as old allegiances are tested and the boundaries between hero and outlaw blur among the stars.
After conquering the galaxy, mankind has reached its apex and is now on a steady decline. The resources of the universe are diminishing, and around 500 billion humans begin to return home to Earth. Thus begins a war between the various factions of humans for control of the planet. Eventually, an authoritarian government known as the Gaia Sanction prevents the re-population of Earth. Captain Herlock was one of the Elite Wing who was tasked by the Gaia Sanction to defend the Earth. His fleet of ships was unstoppable under his command. However, the Gaia Sanction allows a diplomatic elite to immigrate to Earth, which angers Herlock. He goes rogue and fires upon the diplomats and the rest of his fleet. He decides to unleash dark matter on the planet to make it uninhabitable, but also becomes engulfed in it which immortalizes him. One hundred years have passed, and the legendary Captain Herlock is still at large, with only the Arcadia under his control. The Gaia Sanction continues with their plans for control over the Earth, while hiding its true state. But Captain Herlock is preparing for one final showdown with them, which will determine the fate of the world!
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6.2/10
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4.0 ptsRecommenders 7.7 · others 3.7
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- 9/10 “The CGI animation is absolutely breathtaking and worth the price of admission alone. While the story feels somewhat lacking and predictable, and the characters don't break new ground, the visual...”
- 7/10 “The film delivers stunning visuals and top-notch action sequences that will please long-time fans, with the Arcadia's classic ramming techniques and beautiful character designs. However, the...”
- 8/10 “This CGI space epic delivers absolutely stunning visuals and breathtaking action sequences that make it worth watching for the production values alone. However, the main characters Yama and Ezra...”
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-7602
- Format
- 1 × 115′
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- Total runtime
- 1h 55m
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- Sep 2013 – Sep 2013
- Summer 2013
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- Movie
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- Rated
- R
- 17+ (violence & profanity)
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- BS-7602
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