Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
- Starring:
- Michael J. Fox, James Garner, (more)
- Director(s):
- Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise, (more)
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD, (View All Versions)
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Synopsis of Atlantis: The Lost Empire
The first Disney cartoon to be produced in the 70 mm format since The Black Cauldron (1985), this blend of traditional animation with computer-generated imagery is a straight adventure tale of the Jules Verne school, eschewing the studio's typical formula of cute critters mixed with song-and-dance routines. Michael J. Fox is the voice of Milo Thatch, a lowly museum employee and linguist in the early 20th century who's determined to continue his late grandfather's search for the lost, sunken empire of Atlantis. Bankrolled by eccentric millionaire Preston Whitmore (John Mahoney), Milo teams up with a diverse crew of mercenaries led by submarine commander Rourke (James Garner). After a sea battle with a giant denizen of the deep, the explorers locate the submerged civilization. Milo falls in love with Princess Kida (Cree Summer), the daughter of Atlantis' aged ruler (Leonard Nimoy), and must choose sides when it's revealed that some of his fellow expedition members intend to steal a mystical energy source from their hosts. Claudia Christian, Mark Hamill, David Ogden Stiers, Don Novello, and the late Jim Varney co-star. Although considered a shoo-in for a nomination in the debut year of the new Oscar category of Best Animated Feature, Atlantis: The Lost Empire faced stiff competition from other non-live-action entertainment in the summer of 2001, including Shrek, Final Fantasy, and Monsters Inc.. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 96 mins
Complete Cast of Atlantis: The Lost Empire
- Michael J. Fox - Milo James Thatch
- Cree Summer - Princess Kidagakash "Kida"
- Don Novello - Vincenzo "Vinny" Santorini
- Jacqueline Obradors - Audrey Ramirez
- Corey Burton - Gaetan "Mole" Moliere
- Jim Varney - Jebidiah Allardyce "Cookie" Farnsworth
- Phil Morris - Dr. Joshua Sweet
- James Garner - Commander Lyle T. Rourke
- Leonard Nimoy - Kashekim Nedakh "King of Atlantis"
- Claudia Christian - Helga Sinclair
- John Mahoney - Preston B. Whitmore
- David Ogden Stiers - Fenton Q. Harcourt
- Florence Stanley - Wilhelmina Bertha Packard
- Natalie Strom - Young Kida
- Director(s):
- Kirk Wise, Gary Trousdale
- Writer(s):
- Tab Murphy
- Producer(s):
- Don Hahn
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Excellent For Children, Mild Violence)
- Categories:
- Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action / Adventure, Family & Kids
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