Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
“The Turtles are back... in time.”
Synopsis
The four turtles travel back in time to the days of the legendary and deadly samurai in ancient Japan, where they train to perfect the art of becoming one. The turtles also assist a small village in an uprising.
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Top Cast
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Brian Tochi
Leonardo (voice)
Tim Kelleher
Raphael (voice)
Corey Feldman
Donatello (voice)
Robbie Rist
Michelangelo (voice)
Paige Turco
April O'Neil
Elias Koteas
Casey Jones / Whit
James Murray
Splinter
Sab Shimono
Lord Norinaga
Stuart Wilson
Walker
Vivian Wu
Mitsu
Eidan Hanzei
Kenshin
John Aylward
Niles
Mark Caso
Leonardo
Matt Hill
Raphael
Jim Raposa
Donatello
David Fraser
Michaelangelo
Mak Takano
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Steve Akahoshi
Honor Guard #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 25, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$21M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$42.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.01x
+$21.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Gillard
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Stuart Gillard
- Original Score
- John Du Prez
- Original Title
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $21M
- Worldwide Gross
- $42.3M
- Production Studios
- Mirage Studios, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Gillard
Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Stuart Gillard
John Du Prez
David Gurfinkel
William D. Gordean, James R. Symons
Kim Dawson, David Chan
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Gillard
Director
David Lai Tai-Wai
Stunt Coordinator
Bruce Le
Stunt Coordinator
Pat E. Johnson
Stunt Coordinator
Barbara Bernhardt
Stunt Coordinator
Lau Kar-leung
Stunt Coordinator
Kim Dawson
Producer
David Gurfinkel
Director of Photography
Stuart Gillard
Writer
John Du Prez
Original Music Composer
David Chan
Producer
William D. Gordean
Editor
Roy Forge Smith
Production Design
James R. Symons
Editor
Ha Nguyen
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III about?
The four turtles travel back in time to the days of the legendary and deadly samurai in ancient Japan, where they train to perfect the art of becoming one. The turtles also assist a small village in an uprising.
Who directed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III was directed by Stuart Gillard.
Who stars in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III?
The principal cast of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III includes Brian Tochi, Tim Kelleher, Corey Feldman, Robbie Rist, Paige Turco.
When was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III released and how long is it?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III had a reported production budget of $21M and grossed $42.3M at the worldwide box office (2.01 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III was composed by John Du Prez.
Is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III based on a book or true story?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Kevin Eastman", Characters: "Peter Laird".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).