All superheros have some weakness..in the case of Captain Invincible (Alan Arkin) it's booze. A weakness exploited by Mr Midnight (Christopher Lee) and his evil barmaids
The even funnier thing is that the only reason Lee took this role was because he wanted a chance to show off his singing. I'd say that's why he looks like he's having so much fun in this scene. :D
Michael Welsh It is a fun film, too! "Hancock" tried to pull of a similar concept of a fallen superhero more recently and didn't quite hit the mark. I'll PM you a link to it if ya want.
I swear if someone told me this guy's life story I'd swear they were trying to pitch me a film plot, it just doens't seem possible that one person can do so much.
Oh yeah. Just listen to him at the end of The Wicker Man, or singing the duet version of 'Magic of the Wizards Dream', or on his symphonic metal concept album 'Charlemagne: By The Sword and the Cross'. With a rich baritone-bass voice like that, how can he not want to sing!
From all I've heard, he's among the most courteous stars you'll meet...a lesson that many, many celebs could learn. I haven't had the pleasure of meeting the man himself.
It is still available via Amazon. It's not political correctness..it's the fact it wasn't a popular film at the time. The best thing about DVD's is that it's letting films that didn't do well on first release make a comeback
This video looks a whole lot better now that it's almost in the correct aspect ratio. Still, I wish I could admire Mr. Lee's singing as much as I admire his acting and speaking voice.
Oh, no, this video leaves out the worst part - after that whole song about what he could be drinking, all Mr. Midnight actually *offers* him to drink is Sterno cooking fuel.
Christopher Lee doesn't do bar-tending, but if he did, he would be the best in the world! The Return of Captain Invincible should have a bigger cult status.
"Name Your Poison" is another masterpiece written by the musical team that created "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "Shock Treatment!" That might be why the barmaids look so "familiar."
Actually, it's easier to find than you think. I ordered it from Barnes & Noble for $12.95 and it took them two weeks to receive it in one of their local stores and I live in Southern New Jersey!
It's a hallucination induced by The Captain being tempted by booze, as he is a recovering alcoholic. I'm pretty sure that's the female lead in the film, actress Kate Fitzpatrick portraying Patty Patria, The Captain's love interest in the film.
I got some economic Hocks, A Gin and Tonic on the rocks. Where Angels fear to tread, I say- Choose your booze! Let's hit the red-eye! Think of young Deanna Durbin, And how she sung on Rum and Bourbon. Or enhance your luncheon hour With a Planter's Punch, And a Whiskey Sour If you feel like a wreck, Try a Horse's Neck Or a Sherry with a cherry in the new fun size-
If you don't name your poison I'll have to get the boys in The spirit of adventure opens ones eyes If you don't name your poison I'll have to get the boys in And you'll never see another Tequila Sunrise Live happily ever after With a Chablis and some laughter. Between the Sheets is lovely With a dizzy blonde and a bottle of bubbly
Here you go: Mai Tai say that I'm Old Fashioned, Tres Vin Ordinaire That I want a fresh Manhattan With white anglo-saxons everywhere? A Black Russian's no Pink Lady Give her a Singapore Sling. And Moscow Mule is not your baby So Highball the Vodka, and name your sting Be a big shot, with a Bullshot Be a schwein mit der Wein Have a short, or a port, or a snort, of any sort. Asti Spumante . Uno Chianti. Are divine!
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An acting God with the voice of Zeus, the stare of Satan, the expression of Rasputin and the presence of Old Uncle Chris.
Dan Gale Well said ! You're a scholar and a gentleman.
Dan Gale God bless you.
well said
Nice to see such a young and athletic Christopher Lee here, only in his 60s.
Robin J isn’t it wonderful that he was in such great shape, that i too consider him in his 60’s to be young..
Long live the artistic genius of Master Christopher Lee in films even in bad movies he stood out as a true genius of his craft.
The even funnier thing is that the only reason Lee took this role was because he wanted a chance to show off his singing. I'd say that's why he looks like he's having so much fun in this scene. :D
You just look at Christopher Lee in this, and you can see the guys is having the time of his LIFE!
Michael Welsh He got to act like a total ham while surrounded by hot chicks in lingerie. Yo'd be living it up too.
Michael Welsh It is a fun film, too! "Hancock" tried to pull of a similar concept of a fallen superhero more recently and didn't quite hit the mark. I'll PM you a link to it if ya want.
Singing a song written by Richard O'Brien, the mind behind The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
Who wouldn't?
Such a brilliant song. God I love Richard O'Brien.
I can imagine the top of Isengard and Saruman singing this song while torturing Gandalf (who, by the way, also loves his wine.)
fuhuangwei I'm surprised no one made a vid to that effect
This is one of the best musical number I've ever seen/heard. :)
God bless Mr. Lee, he shall be missed...
RIP Sir Christopher, a true legend
I love this song so much that I bought The Return of Captain Invincible on DVD.
I swear if someone told me this guy's life story I'd swear they were trying to pitch me a film plot, it just doens't seem possible that one person can do so much.
Fantastic actor/singer and a gentleman with a awesome personalty.
Oh yeah. Just listen to him at the end of The Wicker Man, or singing the duet version of 'Magic of the Wizards Dream', or on his symphonic metal concept album 'Charlemagne: By The Sword and the Cross'. With a rich baritone-bass voice like that, how can he not want to sing!
I want this played at my funeral when I inevitably go of liver poisoning
Christopher Lee. Best bartender ever
Christopher Lee is such an incredibly badass, even at the age of 92! :P
Well, I thought I was done for the night but you're the boss, Sir Lee. *cracks open another beer*
Three of the finest things in the world: alcohol, scantily-dressed dancers, and Sir Christopher Lee.
You can tell he enjoyed this role.
Christopher Lee can sure sing. And Richard O Brien can show each of us that music & theatre can be fun
Christopher is awesome what a lovely singer and awesome films
i'd say give me the lether girl in the middle + the booze and i'm on your side
I'm surprised the Captain didn't start dancing.
This is and always will be my drinking song. lol
This is a great movie. I found it at Virgin Megastore a few years back and was pleasantly surprised. Alan Arkin is always excellent.
RIP Christopher Lee.
Music composed by Richard Hartley, lyrics written by Richard O'Brien - both of the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
this movie is well special i wuldent have liked it if not for christiopher lee. he is so awesome
This is the greatest song in musical history.
From all I've heard, he's among the most courteous stars you'll meet...a lesson that many, many celebs could learn. I haven't had the pleasure of meeting the man himself.
Ludicrous, ridiculous and so so brilliant.
I want a high-quality MP3 of this so bad, I play a rip of this in my car sometimes. Bon voyage, you amazing person, you.
Christopher Lee is a god.
About the 100th time i've watched this haha.
Just wtf :P Christopher Lee has done everything
brilliant mr lee
It is still available via Amazon. It's not political correctness..it's the fact it wasn't a popular film at the time.
The best thing about DVD's is that it's letting films that didn't do well on first release make a comeback
R.I.P Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee is the best bartender in history. And that's saying some.
christopher lee is the goddamn coolest actor in the whole world
Sir Christopher Lee tells me to drink... luckily I have some rum left.
Rest in peace, Sir Christopher Lee
@zoushaomenohu
So I'm not the only one who's convinced he looks like he's having an absolute blast filming this scene? Good to know.
I'm gonna have that song stuck in my head as I drink! XD
This video looks a whole lot better now that it's almost in the correct aspect ratio. Still, I wish I could admire Mr. Lee's singing as much as I admire his acting and speaking voice.
4:05 Christopher Lee commands my SOUL. 0.0
srlsy I freaking love this song
Does anyone else have a sudden urge to have a drink?
Apparently one of terry pratchetts favourite films
Such a nice villain. He just wants to share a drink with his nemesis!
Oh, no, this video leaves out the worst part - after that whole song about what he could be drinking, all Mr. Midnight actually *offers* him to drink is Sterno cooking fuel.
@@zazelby That makes him truly vile and cruel villain.
Christopher Lee sings Richard O'Brien.
this is the best part of the whole film. I had this on betamax.
What's with the sub-titles???!!!!???
I want to try all drinks now.
I like to listen to this while drinking :)
I share my birthday with him and Vincent Price, something I've always been proud of. I do love this song for some reason.
Christopher Lee doesn't do bar-tending, but if he did, he would be the best in the world! The Return of Captain Invincible should have a bigger cult status.
So do I :D 27th May. I was given the forenames Christopher Simon, but was nearly named Christopher Lee!
"Name Your Poison" is another masterpiece written by the musical team that created "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "Shock Treatment!" That might be why the barmaids look so "familiar."
Omg I love this song!
I just learned of this watching a streaming video of the many faces of Christopher Lee. Just wow.
lee is the man and you all know it.
lets hit the red eye!!
This is awesome! Also, eck out 0:33/34-It looks like Lee both invokes rock AND clicks his fingers at the same time!
The Return of Captain Invincible
Actually, it's easier to find than you think. I ordered it from Barnes & Noble for $12.95 and it took them two weeks to receive it in one of their local stores and I live in Southern New Jersey!
It's a hallucination induced by The Captain being tempted by booze, as he is a recovering alcoholic.
I'm pretty sure that's the female lead in the film, actress Kate Fitzpatrick portraying Patty Patria, The Captain's love interest in the film.
Dan Gale said it perfectly!
There's over 30 references to different kinds of Alcholic beverage in this song (I lost count afterthat!)
If only this song had been created in time to play at Jack Kerouac's funeral.
I got some economic Hocks,
A Gin and Tonic on the rocks.
Where Angels fear to tread, I say-
Choose your booze! Let's hit the red-eye!
Think of young Deanna Durbin,
And how she sung on Rum and Bourbon.
Or enhance your luncheon hour
With a Planter's Punch,
And a Whiskey Sour
If you feel like a wreck,
Try a Horse's Neck
Or a Sherry with a cherry in the new fun size-
RIP
If you don't name your poison
I'll have to get the boys in
The spirit of adventure opens ones eyes
If you don't name your poison
I'll have to get the boys in
And you'll never see another Tequila Sunrise
Live happily ever after
With a Chablis and some laughter.
Between the Sheets is lovely
With a dizzy blonde and a bottle of bubbly
Here you go:
Mai Tai say that I'm Old Fashioned,
Tres Vin Ordinaire
That I want a fresh Manhattan
With white anglo-saxons everywhere?
A Black Russian's no Pink Lady
Give her a Singapore Sling.
And Moscow Mule is not your baby
So Highball the Vodka, and name your sting
Be a big shot, with a Bullshot
Be a schwein mit der Wein
Have a short, or a port, or a snort, of any sort.
Asti Spumante . Uno Chianti.
Are divine!
@cofpaddy I know this was posted a long time ago, but he totally has. He's the inspiration for James Bond y'know :P
Is there anything he can't do?
Does *anyone* know the name of the amazing ginger-haired lady in the string vest?
yes..it's hard to find tho ...
Does anyone know the name of the actress who played the thin short-haired brunette, in the backup singers? Just curious.
Who is the redhead in the string vest???????
Lick....damn I hate autocorrect
Music at 1:06