Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Epic Begins
Synopsis
The first TMNT direct-to-video movie! Meet Raphael, Michaelangelo, Donatello and Leonardo, the Renaissance turtles who are fighting evil for truth, justice and a larger slice of pizza. Heroes in a half shell... Turtle Power!
Top Cast
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Cam Clarke
Leonardo / Rocksteady (voice)
Townsend Coleman
Michaelangelo (voice)
Barry Gordon
Donatello / Bebop (voice)
Rob Paulsen
Raphael (voice)
Renae Jacobs
April O'Neil (voice)
Peter Renaday
Splinter (voice)
James Avery
Shredder (voice)
Pat Fraley
Krang (voice)
Thom Pinto
Dask (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoshikatsu Kasai, Bill Wolf
- Screenplay & Story
- Patti Howeth, David Wise, Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird
- Original Score
- Chuck Lorre, Dennis C. Brown
- Original Title
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Epic Begins
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Murakami-Wolf Productions, Toei Animation, Mirage Studios, Playmates Toys
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoshikatsu Kasai, Bill Wolf
Patti Howeth, David Wise, Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird
Chuck Lorre, Dennis C. Brown
Osamu Yoshioka, Fred Wolf, Rudy Zamora Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Patti Howeth
Writer
Osamu Yoshioka
Producer
Yoshikatsu Kasai
Director
David Wise
Writer
Bill Wolf
Director
Fred Wolf
Producer
Rudy Zamora Jr.
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Epic Begins
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Epic Begins about?
The first TMNT direct-to-video movie! Meet Raphael, Michaelangelo, Donatello and Leonardo, the Renaissance turtles who are fighting evil for truth, justice and a larger slice of pizza. Heroes in a half shell... Turtle Power!
Who directed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Epic Begins?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Epic Begins was directed by Yoshikatsu Kasai, Bill Wolf.
Who stars in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Epic Begins?
The principal cast of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Epic Begins includes Cam Clarke, Townsend Coleman, Barry Gordon, Rob Paulsen, Renae Jacobs.
When was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Epic Begins released and how long is it?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Epic Begins was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Epic Begins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Epic Begins was composed by Chuck Lorre, Dennis C. Brown.
Is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Epic Begins based on a book or true story?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Epic Begins is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Kevin Eastman", Comic Book: "Peter Laird".