Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990–1996): Season 3, Episode 9 - Canned Hunt - full transcript

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 Eastern Europe --
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!

Gi: And now back to
"Captain Planet".

[ Indistinct talking ]

[ Bell dinging ]

Wheeler:
Boy, I could get used to
this vacation stuff.

No hassles,
no problems -- just fun.

[ Chuckles ] You are right
about that, Wheeler.

Hey, where are the girls?



He's a definite 10
on anybody's Hunk-O-Meter.

Da! He's cute.

[ Bell dings ]

Uh, so, Linka, uh, you want me
to win you a stuffed animal?

[ Chuckles ] You are welcome
to try, Wheeler.

Somehow I don't think
those target animals

are in any danger.

Watch this, babe.

Or should I say
babe-bushka?

Oh, bozhe moi.

[ Gun cocks ]

[ Gun pops ]

[ Laughter ]

Must be defective.

[ Gun pops ]
Huh?

[ Metal plunking ]

Wow!
My goodness!

Maybe you should wait
for that rifle, Wheeler.

He's incredible!

[ Gun pops ]

Whoa! Where did you learn
to shoot like that?

You're incredible.

Your shooting,
I mean.

[ Australian accent ]
[ Laughs ] Thanks.

I get a lot of practice
hunting big game.

Name's Trevor.

Hi. I'm Gi.

Linka:
And I am leaving.

Linka!

I am sorry,
but I do not like hunting.

It is one thing
to shoot targets,

but it is quite different
to kill animals for sport.

Hey! Hold on!
Let me explain.

You're saying
that hunting

can actually protect
endangered species?

Right. See, lots of
hunting concessions

act as buffers
around national parks.

They protect the animals
from illegal poaching.

Now, there are hunters
who give hunting a bad name.

That's why real hunters
are against them.

On a real hunt,
you don't always bag something,

like my last hunt
in Africa.

We stalked
a herd of water buffalo.

See, you don't shoot
just any animal.

We spent days searching
for a trophy animal,

but at the last second, it
caught out scent and got away.

Sometimes you win.
Sometimes you lose.

What I enjoy is the challenge
of the hunt.

That is it!
I cannot stay silent!

I do not believe
one should be challenged

by killing animals
for sport.

It is disgusting!

Most hunters
are responsible.

Responsible for the slaughter
of helpless animals!

Linka, I said the challenge
of the hunt, not the kill.

Besides, we cull herds that
might otherwise starve to death.

If people would not upset
the natural habitats

in the first place,

there would be no need
to cull herds!

Why don't you and your mates
come with me

to watch a hunt
so you can see for yourselves?

I think that --

Nothing will change
my mind about hunting!

That's what I thought.

Ahh!
Are we still having fun?

Thanks, Wheeler.
Thank you.

Huh?

I hope you do have
a fun vacation, mates.

See ya.

Goodbye,
Mr. Animal Killer.

Uh...lamb, I believe.

Uh...
Kwame:
Linka, do not forget

that nature works
by checks and balances.

Regulated hunting can play
a useful role in this system.

[ Speaks Russian ]
Very well.

Some hunting
may be necessary.

I will go along and see a hunt
for myself before I judge.

Great!
I'll tell Trevor.

Oh, no.
If we go with him,

we will only see
what he wants us to see.

We will find out where
he is going and follow him.

This vacation's turning into
a laugh riot.

[ Indistinct talking ]

Ah, the big game hunter
is boarding a hovercraft.

[ Boat motor rumbles ]

Gi: I think
our ride is here.

Hey, Kwame,
what is that?

That is the best
I could do at the last minute.

It is our boat.

That's not a boat.

That's a boat.

Does it come with a paddle?

This sail should help...
maybe.

Trevor: So, mate,
you're a hunter, are ya?

No. Never hunted.
I'm a lawyer.

That's why I came
on this hunt.

They guarantee
that I'll get a trophy.

Can't beat that.

Right. And I've never
even fired a gun.

You don't say.

Any of you hunted before?

Interesting.

You all expect to bag
trophies...guaranteed?

[ Indistinct talking ]

Welcome to
Hunter's Paradise.

Trophy guaranteed,
or your money back.

You brought your own rifle?

Yeah, mate.
Figured I'd buy my own gear.

You've hunted before?

Once or twice.

Gi: Careful.
There could be wild animals.

This is
a hunting concession.

We're on an island
off the coast of Australia.

What are we going to run into?
Kick-boxing kangaroos?

Watch out for hunters.

They are the most dangerous
thing on this --

Aah!

Linka!

[ All gasp ]

Linka,
are you all right?

[ Bear growls ]
[ Gasps ]

[ Bear growls ]

Greedly: [ Snorts ]

Wonder if they caught
that bear yet.

I'll be hogtied!

Planet-twerps!
How do they always --

Rigger!

Yeah, boss, yeah.
What's up?

Tell Otto
to get our gear.

We're going hunting.

[ Laughs, snorts ]

But what are we gonna hunt,
boss?

Huh?

Hey, boss.
Those are...

Bait for bagging my ultimate
trophy -- Captain Planet.

[ Laughs, snorts ]

[ Bear growls ]

Watch out, Linka!
I'll keep it back!

Wheeler, wait!

Heart!

The bear is tame.
She was raised by people.

She escaped from someone
who was hunting her.

[ Laughing ] Oh!

Step back, Linka.
I will make a ramp.

Earth!

Wheeler:
Good work, Kwame!

Why is there a tame bear
on this island?

Something is
very wrong here.

Ma-Ti! Stop her!

I cannot.
She's going to her...babies?

She has cubs?

Come on.
We must follow her!

Greedly:
Got the trap set, Otto?

All set,
Mr. Greedly.

But what makes you think
they'll come through here?

That mamma bear's gonna
head straight for her cubs.

And those soft-headed
enviro-varmints

will be
right behind her.

[ Laughs ]

When they get here,
you bag the bear,

and we bag the brats.

[ Laughs, snorts ]

[ Bear calls ]

And if we get lucky,
we'll get the big trophy --

Captain Planet!

[ Laughs, snorts ]

[ Gunshot ]

[ Bear growls ]

[ Gunshot ]
Oh, no!

We are too late!

Wait! Look!

Kwame:
It is a tranquilizer dart.

[ Bear groans ]

Well, whoever did this
will not get away!

Greedly: Don't have to,
eco-urchins!

[ Laughs ]

Hoggish Greedly!
But where is he?

Let's get out of here!

You can run,
but you can't save your hides!

[ Laughs, snorts ]

Hurry!
We must go back!

Give me the controller,
Rigger.

Here, boss, here.

Now, to pick off
the eco-interlopers.

[ Snorting ]

One little piggy...

Aah!
Wheeler!

Two little, three little,
four little piggies.

And this little piggy
went...

[ Squealing ]

...all the way down.
Aah!

It worked, boss,
it worked!

The show's just starting,
Rigger.

Just need to hear
one more thing.

Let our powers combine.

Ahh...music to my ears.

Earth!

Fire!

Wind!

Water!

Heart!

By your powers combined,

I am Captain Planet!

All: Go, Planet!

Well, this is the pits.

It's almost too easy.

Captain Planet,
watch out!

Oh!

In the back, Greedly?
That's not very sporting.

Looks like you could use
some practice, Greedly.

Come on.
Take your best shot.

[ Muffled screams ]

Well, if this is the best
you can do,

I think you should take up
a new game, Greedly.

I love it.

He doesn't know
I'm playing with him.

Oh, Planthead!

This ought to
make you see double!

Ugh!

Linka:
Oh, no! Captain!

At last, my trophy
of a lifetime!

Ohh...toxic...

I can't...

Shoot me, Rigger.

The camera,
you mush-head!

Oh. Right, boss,
right.

Smile, boss, smile.

[ Laughs, snorts ]

[ Camera shutter clicks ]

Linka: And now,
back to "Captain Planet".

[ Camera shutter clicks ]

Good work, Otto.

[ Snorts ]

[ Laughs ]
[ Camera shutter clicking ]

Rigger, tell the guys
to take care of my prize trophy.

[ Laughs, snorts ]

Sure, boss, sure.
Yep, yep!

Otto: Keep moving.

Lock them up,
and be quick about it.

We got a hunting expedition
coming.

Rigger:
Big sucker, ain't he?

Why don't you get him
in the run?

Hunters
are in position.

Hey, ain't that
dangerous?

No. He's hamstrung.

He's what?

Hamstrung.

We slice them
across the back of the leg.

It slows them down.

[ Rhino grunts ]

Looks like he needs
a little motivation.

[ Rhino grunts ]

Watch out!
We spotted a rhino!

Don't make
any sudden moves!

[ Gunshots ]

[ Bear cub crying ]

Linka:
Oh, you poor thing.

I cannot stand it.

Ohh!

Is this Trevor's idea
of a challenging hunt?

If I ever get my hands
on Greedly...

Greedly: Not a chance,
planet-punk!

This time,
you're playing my game.

[ Laughs, snorts ]

I call it
"hunt for the eco-geeks."

No bag limit.

And, my coup de grease --
behold your hero!

[ Laughs ]

[ Planeteers gasp ]

[ Groans ]

Ma-Ti: Captain Planet!

Boss, next bunch of hunters
coming.

Well,
don't just stand there!

Get the Leopard out!

Sure, boss, sure.

A planet-pest hunt.

This will be
the most dangerous game

you've ever played.

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Elsa, cut it out!

Look sharp,
everybody.

Our beaters spotted a vicious
black leopard heading this way.

Careful
with that thing.

All right,
your perches are ready.

Let's get into the trees.

Perches?
Yeah.

We don't want
nobody hurt.

Uh, right.

Problem?
I'm not sure,

but I think he might be
a real hunter.

Keep an eye on him.

Get him out of here
right after the hunt.

What is this?

Get ready!

That Leopard may show up
any second!

I said,
the vicious leopard

may come rampaging through here
any second now!

That's our cue!

Go! Go on! Scat!

[ Grunts ]

Linka: Look at the monitor.
I told you he was a killer!

I cannot believe it.
He seemed so sincere.

If we could just
get our powers back...

Captain Planet,
wake up!

She ain't moving.

I'll move her.

[ Leopard growls ]

There it is!

[ Gunshots ]

This isn't a hunt.
It's a massacre.

Greedly: [ Laughing ]

All right! Line up!

[ Camera shutters clicks ]
Next!

[ Camera shutter clicking ]

[ Vehicle approaches ]

That hunt really gave me
an appetite.

Come on, everybody.
Lunchtime!

No claws.

No fangs.

This is a canned hunt.

Too bad
you read the label, sport.

What's he mean,
"canned hunt"?

You know -- We buy old animals
from zoos

or get young animals
and raise them so they're tame,

they're gentle.

Then we let people shoot them
like sardines in a can.

That's how
they got the name.

You're too nosy
for your own good. Yep, yep!

[ All grunt ]

Hey.

Greedly: [ Belches ]

Can't wait to see
Blight and Plunder's faces

when I tell them I finished off
those eco-eggheads.

Trouble, boss! Trouble!

What now?

That hunter, the real one,
he's gone.

What?

You nincompoops!

Tell the men they better
find him!

Now!

Right,
Mr. Greedly.

As for you, I ought to
put you in a cage!

Sorry, boss, sorry.

We've got another hunt.

Get the mother bear ready
hear me?

And don't let her get away
this time!

But, boss, she keeps trying
to go back to her cubs.

That's why we're gonna use
the cubs for bait!

Now, listen...

This time,
old mamma bear

is gonna run right where
we want her to.

Right to the babies.
Then pow!

Yep, yep! Pow!

[ Laughs ]

What monsters!

This is a nightmare!

**

Careful, now.

Our beaters have spotted
a ferocious bear.

Get ready.

Mamma will be
along soon.

[ Laughs ]

[ Gasps ]
Trevor!

You lot?
What are you doing here?

Well, the great leopard killer
himself.

Not me.
I unloaded my gun.

I told you,
this isn't my kind of hunting.

Please,
get us out of here.

Right, mate.

[ Grunts ]

You did not know
about Greedly's hunts?

Not much chance I'd be
helping you out if I did, eh?

[ Grunts ]

Captain Planet!

[ Grunts ]

[ Gasps ]
We will take care of him.

Hurry! We must save
the mother bear!

Well, go on,
go get your babies.

[ Cubs crying ]
That's it.
Make lots of noise for mamma.

You bully!

The mother bear!

Pbht!

Ahh, thanks, Planeteers.

That was rough,
but I'm still strong enough

to take on that pig Greedly.

Get ready.

Shoot when you see
the whites of her eyes.

No! Do not shoot!

She will be killed!

What?

Hey, what's going on?

Don't shoot!
She's a tame bear!

What are those kids
doing here?

This wasn't part of
our agreement.

They're just stupid eco-geeks.
Shoot the bear!

Your sorry safari's over,
Greedly!

Huh? But you're --

You've run your last can hunt
and killed your last animal.

Not quite,
Captain Kill-Joy.

I'm taking you out.

Think again, mate.
[ Gunshot ]

Aah!

Gotcha!

Come on, Rigger!

How would you like to go on
a wild boar hunt, friend?

A pleasure, mate.

We lost them, boss!
We lost them!

Shh...come.
Follow me.

[ Muffled scream ]

I thought
I told you...

Rigger. Rigger!

[ Muffled screams ]

We're getting close!

[ Whimpering ]

Must be around here
somewhere.

Ugh! Aah!

Aah!

Trevor: Uh-oh.
I think I lost him.

Captain Planet: I wonder
where he could be.

Aah!

[ Snorts ]

S-S-Stop!
I can't...t-take anymore!

Now you know how those
poor animals feel, Greedly.

Let's go!

Lucky for you this isn't
a canned hunt, eh, mate?

Just the way I like you,
Greedly -- in captivity.

I think they look pretty happy,
don't you, mates?

Very happy. And we couldn't have
done it without you.

Nyet. We could not.

I am sorry
I misjudged you, Trevor.

I guess it is not hunting
that is bad,

just some of the hunters.

I still do not like it,
but I will never forget you.

Me, neither.

Swell. Now let's get back to the
ship and get this party rolling.

Good idea, mate.

Ladies?

Hey! What about me?

This is definitely not
what I had in mind, mates.

Planeteers: Go, Planet!

We're all responsible
for the welfare of animals.

Each year, many animals come
to your local animal shelter.

But if homes cannot be found
for them, they're put to sleep.

You can help.

If you want a pet, adopt from
your local animal shelter.

And if you own a pet,
have it spayed or neutered

so cute little guys like this
won't end up at the shelter.

Take care of your pets,

and they'll give you
lots of love in return.

The power is yours!

Wheeler: We'll be right back
with more Planeteer action.

Planeteers: We're back!
Go, Planet!

I'm Captain Planet.

All: And we're Planeteers.

You can be a Planeteer, too,

by helping to make our world
a better place to live

for everyone
who shares our planet.

[ Elephant trumpeting ]

Ma-Ti: Including our wild
animal friends like sneezer,

who are killed to make jewelry,
souvenirs, and fur coats.

So tell your friends
not to buy things

that require an animal
to give its life.

We mustn't plunder
our planet.

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!

**