The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) is a fantasy-action film directed by Stephen Norrington, based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore. Set in the late 19th century, the film brings together a group of extraordinary individuals, each with unique abilities, to fight a powerful villain threatening the world.
The story begins when the British government recruits Allan Quatermain (Sean Connery), a retired adventurer, to ᴀssemble a team to stop a mysterious figure known as “The Fantom,” who is orchestrating a series of events to cause global chaos. Quatermain is joined by an eclectic group of individuals, including the immortal Dorian Gray (Stuart Townsend), the invisible man Rodney Skinner (Tony Curran), the vampire Mina Harker (Peta Wilson), the genius Captain Nemo (Naseeruddin Shah), the American sharpshooter Tom Sawyer (Shane West), and the monstrous Dr. Henry Jekyll/Mr. Hyde (Jason Flemyng).
Together, they must navigate a world of steampunk technology and supernatural threats to stop The Fantom from launching a devastating war and taking control of the world’s most powerful technologies. Along the way, the team faces internal conflicts, with some members struggling to work together due to their dark pasts.
The film blends action, adventure, and supernatural elements as the League confronts The Fantom and his army of mechanical warriors in a race against time to save the world. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen explores themes of teamwork, redemption, and the power of unity among individuals with extraordinary abilities.
