Atlantis: The Lost Empire

A group of explorers discover the lost city of Atlantis, protected by a crystal held by the citys princess, but must unite with the people of Atlantis to defeat a group of mercenaries led by Commander Rourke who plan to steal the crystal and destroy the city. Atlantis: The Lost Empire is a 2001 American English-language Animation Action film featuring Michael J. Fox, James Garner, Cree Summer, Don Novello, Phil Morris, Claudia Christian and Benjamin Whitrow. Walt Disney Pictures in association with Walt Disney Feature Animation. were the production houses involved in the project along with executive producer(s) Don Hahn. Atlantis: The Lost Empire is written by Tab Murphy, Kirk Wise, Gary Trousdale, Joss Whedon, Bryce Zabel, Jackie Zabel, David Reynolds and Plato and it is directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise. Buena Vista Pictures Distribution acquired the distribution rights for the movie. Atlantis: The Lost Empire was released on 21st June 2001 and takes a screen time of 96 minutes. The Film was successful at box office. Atlantis: The Lost Empire was made on a budget of $120 million and it was a hit at box office gross of $186 million. The screenplay for the movie was written by Tab Murphy. Editing was done by Ellen Keneshea. The music was composed by James Newton Howard.